NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- Nominate Outstanding Members for 2027 National Housing Center Awards August 7, 2026The National Housing Center Board of Governors is seeking nominations for NAHB’s two highest honors: Membership in the National Housing Hall of Fame and the Exemplary Service in Home Building award. Nominations must be submitted by Sept. 4, 2026.
- Key Codes Bill Clears Senate Panel August 7, 2026On Aug. 6, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced the NAHB-supported Promoting Resilient Buildings Act, legislation that would help communities maintain local control over building code adoption while encouraging stronger preparation for and recovery from extreme events.
- NAHB’s Monthly Update Features Tariff and Economic Updates August 7, 2026Stay informed on the issues shaping the residential construction industry by reviewing the monthly update talking points. The latest edition features messages related to tariffs and the economy.
- Proposed Construction Stormwater Permit Aims to Provide Greater Clarity, Flexibility August 6, 2026The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new Construction General Permit (CGP) that would replace the current federal permit when it expires in February 2027. Comments are due Sept. 2, and the EPA will hold a webinar Aug. 18 to review the proposed changes.
- Multifamily Developer Confidence Weakens in Second Quarter August 6, 2026Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened year-over-year in the second quarter, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by NAHB. The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 43, down three points year-over-year, while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) had a reading of […]
- How to Help Spokane Relief and Recovery Efforts August 5, 2026A series of fast-moving wildfires recently broke out in and around Spokane, Wash., causing widespread destruction. In response, the Spokane Home Builders Association is accepting donations to the Spokane Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund to provide support to the communities hit hardest by the wildfires.
- Spring Membership Drive Rewards Strongest HBA Recruiters August 5, 2026Forty-eight home builders associations (HBAs) achieved tremendous recruitment and retention success in the 2026 Membership Drive program.
- Podcast: 2 Key Lawmakers Explain Challenges in Passing Major Housing Bill August 4, 2026On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) to discuss the importance of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and how they worked together to finalize this once-in-a-generation housing package.
- How AI Is Changing the Way Builders Source and Validate Land August 4, 2026AI can strengthen site selection in two key ways: surfacing parcels competitors would otherwise never see, and validating them fast enough to act.
- Strengthen Your Safety Plan During OSHA's Safe + Sound Week August 3, 2026Join NAHB and OSHA in celebrating this year’s Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety programs and share information and ideas on how to keep workers safe.
- Median Lot Prices Reach Record Highs in Several U.S. Regions August 3, 2026Lot values of new single-family homes in the Pacific, Mountain, Middle Atlantic and East North Central Census Divisions reached all-time highs.
- How to Advocate for Housing in Your Home District July 31, 2026NAHB members can build on the recent success of the June Legislative Conference by meeting with lawmakers in their home districts this August to discuss key issues affecting the home building industry.
- City Leaders Share Lessons on Breaking Through the Housing Debate July 31, 2026Mayors say collaboration and community engagement are key to building consensus across different perspectives to advance pro-housing policies.
- AI Data Centers Are Outbidding Home Builders for America's Land July 30, 2026As the demand for data processing increased dramatically with the advent of AI, companies building the centers began bidding up prices of land that had been on home builders' radar.
- New Certification Makes NGBS Compliance Easier for Multifamily Projects July 30, 2026A new compliance option in the 2025 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) is designed to make it even easier to showcase how high-performance features have been incorporated into certain multifamily projects.
- Fed Holds Rates as Inflation and Energy Costs Cloud Outlook July 29, 2026The Federal Reserve opted to keep its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, while signaling that additional rate increases remain possible if inflation does not continue to ease.
- Register Now for NAHB’s Fall Leadership Meeting July 29, 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 Fall Leadership Meeting, Oct. 6-8, in Detroit.
- Acquisitions Increasing Among Home Builders July 28, 2026The number of home builders reporting that they have been approached has doubled in less than a year, according to recent results from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey.
- High-Density Building Completions Hold Highest Multifamily Market Share in 2025 July 28, 2026For the ninth consecutive year, most new multifamily units were in buildings with 50 or more units (labeled as high-density buildings) at 57%, the highest share since 2021.
- Building A Resilient Home from the Ground Up With Climate Responsive Design July 27, 2026As climate pressures intensify, builders are being asked to deliver homes that perform under more challenging conditions. The most effective place to start is at the site and planning level, where architects, engineers and builders work together.