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NAHB Articles
- Release of 2026 Committee and Council Appointments January 13, 2026Letters for 2026 Committee and Council appointments are tentatively scheduled to be released on Friday, Feb. 6. A list of appointees will be posted on nahb.org on Monday, Feb. 9.
- State Supreme Court to Review NAHB-Supported Case on Subcontractor Liability January 12, 2026The South Carolina Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari review in a case with serious consequences for general contractor liability for subcontractor negligence.
- NAHB’s Monthly Update Features 2026 Advocacy Priorities January 12, 2026The update provides the latest messaging framework to help members articulate the Federation's housing priorities.
- Finalists Announced for the 2025 The Nationals Awards January 9, 2026NAHB announced the Silver Winners for The Nationals, powered by Chase. These awards celebrate the best in new-home sales and marketing and include 55+ housing, global innovation and NAHB Honors.
- From Décor to Resiliency, IBS Design Central Covers It All January 9, 2026At the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando Fla., there will be education sessions centered on design. Design Central will offer engaging presentations led by some of the industry’s top professionals, covering everything from décor to sustainability. Here are the Design Central presentations, all taking place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).
- Final Touches Underway at The New American Home 2026 January 9, 2026Watching a new home come to life in the final stages of construction is a satisfying experience—not just for the owners, but for the builder as well. That feeling is only amplified when the home is a focal point of the International Builders’ Show (IBS)—the industry’s largest trade show.
- NAHB’s 2025 Best in American Living Finalists Announced January 8, 2026The Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA), sponsored by SMEG, is the home building industry’s premier residential design awards program. BALA spotlights the most creative and talented professionals who have redefined design excellence for homes and communities nationally and internationally.
- NAHB Supports Trump Administration’s Lawsuit Against Local California Gas Bans January 8, 2026In a move strongly supported by NAHB, the Trump administration on Jan. 5 sued two California cities over their ordinances banning natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction.
- There is Always Something Happening on the IBS Show Floor January 8, 2026The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the largest light construction conference in the world with more than 1,700 exhibitors spread out over the entirety of the convention center in Orlando.
- 3 Game Changers to Transform the Way You Do Business January 7, 2026The Game Changers format pairs an industry professional with an expert outside the industry to tailor the latest techniques, strategies and approaches to the building industry. Learn how you can experience the best of both worlds — the business world and the building world — at the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Feb. 17-19.
- Mortgage Rates End 2025 at the Lowest Level of the Year January 7, 2026Long-term mortgage rates have been declining since mid-2025 and ended the year at their lowest level since September 2024.
- A Beginner’s Guide for Builders to Save Time and Improve Communication with AI January 6, 2026While some have been quick to adopt artificial intelligence into their personal lives and business practices, others are doing so much more gradually — or not at all — because they may feel skeptical or intimidated. This month, NAHB will host a weekly series of free webinars exclusively for NAHB members that will offer a […]
- Leadership Council Delegate Nominations Due Jan. 30 January 5, 2026NAHB members who are interested in serving as a delegate to NAHB's 2026 Leadership Council are encouraged to contact their local home builders’ association (HBA). The deadline for HBAs to nominate delegates to the 2026 Leadership Council is Friday, Jan. 30.
- Dallas BA Builds Mortgage-Free Homes for Veterans, First Responders in Need January 5, 2026The Dallas Builders Association has partnered with Operation Finally Home, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for more than a decade to provide mortgage-free homes for injured veterans and first responders.
- NAHB Podcast Housing Developments: An Inside Look at Housing for 2025 January 2, 2026Housing became a clear priority for the current administration at the onset of 2025, setting the year up to be an eventful one for the home building industry. At every step, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez provided valuable context and additional information on certain moves in NAHB’s podcast Housing Developments.
- Trump Delays Higher Tariffs on Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets for One Year January 2, 2026President Trump has announced he will be rolling back higher tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities that were set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, until Jan. 1, 2027.
- FHA’s MMI Fund Capital Ratio Remained Solid in Fiscal Year 2025 January 2, 2026The capital reserve ratio for the Federal Housing Administration’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund ended the fiscal year at 11.47% — unchanged from the capital ratio for fiscal year 2024 and well above the congressionally mandated 2% capital ratio.
- 4 Courses to Boost Business Management Skills in 2026 January 2, 2026Jump-start your new year in 2026 with live online courses as NAHB helps to equip construction business managers with the tools, resources and foresight needed to make the best of today's market.
- NAHB Scored Major Victories for Members in 2025 January 1, 2026In a year when affordability – most notably housing affordability – was the top issue for most Americans, NAHB laid the groundwork to make housing a top priority at all levels of government.
- Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 International Builders’ Show December 31, 2025The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is where tens of thousands of residential construction pros from around the world come to see what’s new and what’s next in home building.