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- National Housing Center Awards Recognize Outstanding Industry Legends June 27, 2025Several industry leaders were recently honored for their contributions to the housing industry during the National Housing Center Awards Ceremony on June 10 in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the recipients and how to nominate individuals for the awards.
- Harvard Report Shows the Housing Affordability Crisis Worsening June 26, 2025The U.S. housing market continues to face uncertainty and record-high unaffordability as home prices and interest rates push sales to their lowest level in 30 years, according to The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025, a report published by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).
- Western Governors Association Unveils Housing Plan That Includes NAHB Priorities June 26, 2025During its June 22-24 meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Western Governors Association (WGA) unveiled a new report focused on expanding housing to western states that includes several initiatives championed by NAHB to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
- HBAs in Montana, Indiana Energize Apprenticeship Programs June 26, 2025As the residential building industry experiences worker shortages causing delayed construction schedules and increased home prices, HBAs across the country are prioritizing the industry’s future. Two associations, located in Montana and Indiana, aim to make a difference through workforce development programs for high school students.
- FHA to Cut All Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premiums to 25 Basis Points June 25, 2025In an important win for NAHB members, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will be announcing in tomorrow’s Federal Register that it is proposing to reduce the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) for all multifamily programs to 25 basis points — the statutory minimum that HUD must charge
- NAHB Helps Advance Clean Water Act Legislative Package June 25, 2025The PERMIT Act would respect environmental safeguards and make significant strides in ensuring clarity and predictability in the permitting process.
- Elevated Rates, Challenging Affordability Conditions Put a Damper on New Home Sales June 25, 2025Sales of newly built single-family homes declined 13.7% in May, falling back to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 623,000, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. This was the slowest pace since October of last year, as mortgage rates averaged 6.83% in […]
- USDA Rescinds Roadless Rule, Opening Logging on Federal Lands June 24, 2025U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced yesterday that the U.S. is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, which prohibits road building on more than 58 million acres of federal forest lands.
- What Builders Should Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act June 24, 2025NAHB AVP of Government Affairs J.P. Delmore recently sat down with Pro Builder Editorial Director Rich Binsacca to discuss the ins and outs of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and what it means for housing and home builders.
- National Safety Month: Mental Health and Wellbeing June 24, 2025In the final week of National Safety Month, we focus on mental health and wellbeing.
- Watch Video Highlights of the 2025 Spring Leadership Meetings June 23, 2025NAHB members who were unable to join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 Spring Leadership Meetings can watch some of the highlights on nahb.org.
- How Taylor Swift's Music is Influencing an NAHB PWB Council June 23, 2025Taylor Swift's music is resonating with members of an NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council thanks to a new leadership seminar diving in the deeper meanings of her lyrics.
- NAHB Announces Latest Round of Legal Funding for HBA Lawsuits June 20, 2025At the 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting, the Legal Action Committee reviewed several funding requests that reflect the growing complexity and urgency of legal threats facing the home building industry and awarded grants in three cases.
- The New American Home 2026: Innovation Meets Impact June 20, 2025The New American Home 2026, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® in Orlando, is already drawing industry buzz for its distinctive design and rare structural features.
- Award-Winning Advice: Surround Yourself With Good People June 19, 2025In the latest edition of Pro Remodeler, 2024 Remodeler of the Year Mike Pressgrove shares advice from his career.
- Podcast: Mid-Year Update on Economic Indicators and Advocacy Priorities June 18, 2025On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, COO Paul Lopez welcomes NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz and Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert for a mid-year check in on key economic indicators and NAHB policy priorities driving home building for the rest of 2025.
- Sharp Drop in Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Down June 18, 2025Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.26 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
- National Safety Month: Safe Driving June 17, 2025Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of deaths in America. About 40,000 people die in motor vehicle crashes each year. It's important to understand the dangers of driving and how to safely commute to and from work each day.
- Senate Version of Tax Bill Retains Key Housing, Business Provisions June 17, 2025The Senate Finance Committee on June 16 unveiled its portion of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — sweeping tax and domestic policy legislation that narrowly passed the House last month. The Senate version includes several provisions that are very positive for housing.
- Builder Sentiment at Third Lowest Reading Since 2012 June 17, 2025Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 32 in June, down two points from May, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The index has only posted a lower reading twice since 2012 – in December 2022 when it hit 31 and in April 2020 at the […]