NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- Podcast: Will Congress Flip This November? October 2, 2026On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert joins CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez to discuss what to expect ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Stay on Message: Access NAHBs Latest Housing Talking Points October 2, 2026The monthly update provides talking points to help members stay informed with clear and consistent messages on issues affecting the residential construction industry.
- Watch Livestreams of Key Fall Leadership Meetings October 2, 2026NAHB leadership will gather Oct. 6-8 for the 2026 Fall Leadership Meeting in Detroit. Members and HBA staff not in attendance can view livestreams of the key meetings.
- NAHB Applauds Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act October 1, 2026NAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.
- Housing Headwinds Intensify Heading Into 2027 October 1, 2026In his bi-weekly newsletter, Eye On the Economy, NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz summarized several notable headwinds for housing, and offered his insights on what those data points will mean for the industry in 2027.
- Promote the Trades During Careers in Construction Month October 1, 2026Every October, NAHB and the residential construction industry celebrate Careers in Construction Month, a time to raise awareness of the rewarding opportunities available in the skilled trades.
- Top 5 Tech Trends That Will Shape Housing in 2027 September 30, 2026Technology has quickly evolved from an optional upgrade to a core part of a home’s infrastructure. Communications expert and NAHB member Katye McGregor Bennett shares which technologies and trends stood out the most at the recent CEDIA Expo, and what builders should keep an eye on in 2027.
- Data Center Boom Helps Offset Softer Construction Hiring September 30, 2026Construction job openings declined in August. However, strength in certain subsectors like data center construction (up 46% year over year) is creating demand for construction workers.
- Reminder: Tell Us How Rising Costs Are Impacting Overall Construction Costs for Single-Family Homes September 29, 2026NAHB’s Economics team is measuring how elevated costs across the residential construction industry impact the cost to build single-family homes. And we need your help.
- NAHB Launches Social Media Video Series: Safety Tip of the Week September 29, 2026NAHB has launched the Safety Tip of the Week, a video series featuring quick tips focused on one narrow aspect of residential construction jobsite safety.
- Utilize Competive Analysis Tools to Boost Home Sales Skills September 28, 2026Despite persistent affordability challenges including elevated mortgage rates, new home sales improved in August. Now is a great time to sharpen home sales skills.
- Median Revenue of NAHB Remodelers Grows 24% September 28, 2026According to the NAHB Member Census, 21% of NAHB builder members listed residential remodeling as their primary business. These remodelers tend to be relatively small, with a median of five employees and a median annual revenue of $2.1 million.
- NAHB Amicus Brief Argues for Fair Due Process for Workers September 25, 2026NAHB filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit immigration case Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega. The case asks whether a person who entered the United States without official inspection may seek release on bond from a judge while the government considers deportation.
- NAHB Responds as Immigration Enforcement Keeps Legal Workers Off Job Sites September 25, 2026As the housing industry faces a severe labor shortage, NAHB members report that increased immigration enforcement and jobsite raids are heightening worker fears and further straining the construction labor pool.
- NAHB Helps Kick Off Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall September 24, 2026NAHB Chairman Bill Owens was on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., yesterday to help open the 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase, an annual event presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- NAHB Mourns the Passing of Past Chairman Tom Woods September 24, 2026Tom Woods, 2015 NAHB chairman, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21. A Blue Springs, Mo.-based home builder and its former mayor, Woods served as president of Woods Custom Homes.
- New Home Sales Rise as Affordability Challenges Continue September 24, 2026Sales of newly built single-family homes increased 6.4% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 684,000, following an upwardly revised July estimate, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales was 2% lower than a year […]
- Discover What’s Next for Smart Homes and Attainable Housing September 23, 2026The smart home is entering a new era and builders have an opportunity to get ahead of what home owners will expect next. Join the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council for a free, two-part webinar on Monday, Sept. 28, to get a closer look at the technologies shaping the future of housing.
- Chairman's Update: Top Events for Housing September 23, 20262026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens provides updates on key events for the residential construction industry, including why members should get out to vote this November and why now is a great time to register for the International Builders' Show.
- Indiana Supreme Court to Decide If an Association Can Sue on Behalf of Its Members September 22, 2026The legal doctrine of "associational standing" continues to face scrutiny across the country, and the latest challenge is now before the Indiana Supreme Court.