NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- Podcast: Housing Market Braces for Tense Spring Home Buying Season April 10, 2026In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez delve into market uncertainties ahead of the spring home buying season, efforts to bolster housing supply, what the 2027 budget cuts could mean for housing and how members can engage in the codes process.
- Home Remodeling Profit Margin Jumps on Demand and Business Practices April 10, 2026Profitability for residential remodelers reached its highest level in nearly 30 years in 2024, according to NAHB’s most recent Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study.
- The States and Construction Trades Most Reliant on Immigrant Workers April 10, 2026Immigrant work totaled 26.3% of the entire construction workforce in 2024, a record high. The number is even higher among construction trades.
- 5 Signals Many Home Builders Are Misreading Right Now April 9, 2026Price cuts. Slower sales. Rising inventory. Elevated rates. Each of them is real. Each can be measured, but each can be easily misunderstood. For builders, it's critical how they interpret what’s happening and how they respond.
- Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Down but Remains Positive in First Quarter April 9, 2026The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two points from the previous quarter, it is still solidly in positive territory.
- Watch Livestream of Virtual Spring Board of Directors Meeting April 8, 2026The NAHB Board of Directors will convene virtually on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. ET. A livestream is available on nahb.org for NAHB members and HBA executive officers who would like to observe the meeting.
- Tuition-Free Alabama Trades Academy Backed by Key Community Support April 8, 2026As part of a statewide effort to expand trades education, the Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile (HBAMM) launched the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA), an eight-week, tuition-free program to prepare adults for careers in residential construction.
- ICC Public Comment Hearings on Proposed Building Code Changes Begin April 19 April 7, 2026The International Code Council (ICC) will hold its combined Public Comment Hearings for the 2024-2027 code cycle beginning April 19 in Hartford, Conn. NAHB members interested in building codes are encouraged to attend or watch a livestream of the hearings.
- Trump Seeks Nearly $11 Billion Cut to HUD Programs April 7, 2026President Trump has proposed a budget that would cut non-defense discretionary spending by $73 billion for fiscal year 2027, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027. The spending reductions include a $10.7 billion cut — about 13% — for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Emerging Green Building Professional Spotlights Innovative Takeaways from IBS April 6, 2026The NAHB IBS Sustainability and Green Building Scholarship aims to provide emerging green builders exposure to the world of high-performance homes and help them jump-start their professional journey by attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS). This year’s winner is Grace Weger, a green builder making a meaningful impact in the world of affordable housing.
- Construction Helps Lead Job Growth in March April 6, 2026The U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound in March following a weak February, as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Job growth was led by construction, healthcare, and transportation and warehousing.
- NAHB Chairman Lays Out Vision for Future of the Federation in New Video April 3, 2026NAHB Chairman Bill Owens has launched Blueprint to 100, a modernization initiative in anticipation of NAHB’s 100th anniversary in 2042.
- NAHB’s Monthly Update Features a Codes Victory and Economic Snapshot April 3, 2026The talking points this month feature news related to federal energy code mandates and the current economic conditions for the housing industry.
- Call Before You Dig: 6 Key Steps to Prevent Utility Strikes on the Jobsite April 2, 2026April’s National Safe Digging Month is a timely reminder for builders, contractors and trade partners to prioritize one of the most critical and often overlooked jobsite safety practices: preventing utility strikes.
- NAHB Offers Customizable Materials, Shop Talks for New Homes Month April 2, 2026Every April, NAHB celebrates New Homes Month, a time to spotlight the benefits of new construction to buyers across the country.
- Register Now for NAHB’s Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference April 1, 2026NAHB committee and council members, delegates to the Leadership Council, members of the Board of Directors, and executive officers should make plans now to attend the Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference, June 9-13, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C.
- Builders Respond to Affordability Challenges with Buyer Incentives and Innovative Designs April 1, 2026During New Homes Month in April, the home building industry is responding to market conditions by constructing homes that balance price and meet modern home buyer needs. According to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors data, newly built homes are typically priced at or below existing homes, offering buyers more options in today’s […]
- NAHB Forming Working Group on Building Codes for Missing Middle Housing March 31, 2026NAHB is forming a joint working group to foster development of NAHB’s long-term vision for “missing middle” housing and establish positions in the short term on building codes and other issues related to these housing types.
- NAHB’s Newest Savings Program Helps Members Build Financial Strength March 31, 2026From navigating cash flow to planning for long-term growth, having the right financial tools in place can make a meaningful difference. To help support members in these efforts, NAHB is excited to announce its latest member savings program partner: Signature Federal Credit Union.
- NAHB Student Chapter at Alabama A&M University Off to Fast Start March 30, 2026AAMU made its debut at the IBS Student Competition in Orlando. The chapter’s quick formation, ties to its local HBA and strong student leadership skills tell an inspiring tale of what NAHB members can do to support the future of the residential construction industry.