NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Average in Over Than a Year November 4, 2025Mortgage rates in October fell to their lowest average in over a year. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.25% in October, 10 basis points (bps) lower than in September and 17 bps lower than a year ago.
- Delaware Pauses State Energy Code Overhaul After HBA's Concerns November 3, 2025Last week, Gregory Patterson, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), wrote to building industry stakeholders that he was declining to approve the Department’s own proposal to create one of the most aggressive energy codes in the country.
- Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs with Members-Only Discounts from Best Buy Business November 3, 2025Keeping up with new technology for your business can be costly. That’s why NAHB members have access to exclusive discounts through the Best Buy Business program — making it easier and more affordable to upgrade your tools and tech.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce, NAHB Partner on Housing Summit October 31, 2025The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host an inaugural housing summit, Building for Growth: Housing Solutions for a Stronger Economy, in partnership with NAHB on Thursday, Nov. 6.
- NAHB's Monthly Update Features Talking Points on Legislative Priorities October 31, 2025The update provides the latest messaging framework to help members articulate housing priorities and latest news related to the recent legislative proposals and the government shutdown.
- HBA Staff Appreciation Week Kicks Off October 31, 2025From Nov. 3-7, NAHB will celebrate HBA Staff Appreciation Week, an annual event that recognizes the individuals who serve the more than 650 home builders associations that make up NAHB.
- How to Navigate Immigration Reform and Enforcement on the Jobsite October 31, 2025Immigration policy is shaping the U.S. labor market as home builders adapt to ever-changing employment eligibility and immigration compliance requirements. NAHB will host two webinars designed to highlight current policies, employer rights, and responsibilties to help members navigate the current environment.
- NAHB Urges Congress to Reopen Government October 30, 2025With the government shutdown entering its fifth week, NAHB continues to call on Congress to move quickly to reopen the federal government.
- Senate Approves 3 Resolutions to Limit President’s Tariff Authority October 30, 2025The Senate has voted to approve three resolutions that would rescind President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on foreign imports based on national security considerations.
- Avoiding Lender Failure: 4 Costly Lessons from a Real Builder's Story October 30, 2025Financing isn’t just about funding — it’s about trust. Even experienced teams can get blindsided when the wrong lender sits across the table. Here are four costly lessons every spec builder should learn before signing their next loan.
- Fed Cuts Rate Amid Partly Cloudy Conditions October 29, 2025With the government shutdown limiting the quantity of economic data available to markets and policymakers, the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) enacted a widely anticipated 25 basis point cut for the short-term federal funds rate. This marks the second consecutive cut this fall.
- Do Consumers Want Two-Story Foyers? October 29, 2025Nearly a quarter of new homes were built with a two-story foyer in 2024 — a number that has been trending downward over the past eight years. Though the national decline continued, regional patterns were mixed. See where this feature is hot — and where it's not.
- How to Market to and Design for the Aging-in-Place Client October 29, 2025NAHB will host three webinars (open to members and non-members) in November to teach the technical, business management, and customer service skills necessary to complete modifications for aging-in-place.
- NAHB Supports Joe Gormley as President of Ginnie Mae October 28, 2025NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes issued the following statement today in support of Joe Gormley as president of Ginnie Mae.
- NAHB Urges Quick Confirmation of Frank Cassidy as FHA Commissioner October 28, 2025NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes issued the following statement today in support of Frank Cassidy to serve as the next Federal Housing Administration commissioner and assistant secretary of housing.
- How COVID-19 Reshaped the U.S. Labor Market October 28, 2025Between February 2020 and June 2022, the U.S. labor market experienced the deepest downturn and fastest rebound in a century. The global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the economy, causing an unprecedented shutdown and record job loss across all industries. However, the labor market was still able to recover remarkably quickly, and this rebound continues to shape […]
- 4 Resources to Help Address Substance Use Issues in Construction October 27, 2025NAHB recognizes October as Substance Use Prevention Month and continues to raise awareness about the importance of preventing substance misuse in the construction industry.
- Colorado Program Bridges Gap Between Students and Industry October 27, 2025By directly connecting high school students with hands-on learning opportunities, Careers in Construction Colorado is reshaping how the state’s residential building industry constructs its workforce.
- Inflation Picks Up in September October 24, 2025Inflation increased in September, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. During the past 12 months, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3% in September — the highest reading since January 2025 — as tariff pressure on prices continues to materialize gradually.
- Is the Construction Industry Attracting Younger Workers? October 24, 2025According to the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of construction labor force is 42 years old — one year older than a typical worker in the national labor force. However, the construction industry has seen an increase in younger skilled labor since the peak of the skilled labor shortage in 2021.