NAHB Articles
NAHB Articles
- More Young Adults Interested in the Construction Trades, but Challenges Persist April 20, 2026A new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that more young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in the construction trades but more work needs to be done to educate the public that there are increasing opportunities for rewarding, lucrative careers in the skilled trades.
- Single-Family Permits Decline Sharply to Start 2026 April 17, 2026Residential construction activity began 2026 on a mixed note, with single-family permitting weakening significantly while multifamily activity remained relatively stable.
- 9 NHE Grants Boost Residential Construction Visibility April 17, 2026The National Housing Endowment (NHE), NAHB's philanthropic arm, created its Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) to increase the number of qualified graduates entering the home building industry. Since 2009, HELP has invested more than $6.2 million in grants to 60 colleges and universities.
- Iran War Adds to Economic Headwinds April 16, 2026A multidimensional supply shock is weakening the U.S. economy, fueled by the delayed effects of the 2025 trade wars and tariffs, elevated oil prices, and persistent policy uncertainty. NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz provides a high-level summary of key economic markers.
- HBAs Celebrated for Member Growth and Retention with Grand Awards April 16, 2026The latest Grand Awards winners include 22 local associations and 10 state associations.
- NAHB Mourns the Passing of Former Wichita Area BA President and CEO Wess Galyon April 15, 2026Wesley “Wess” Galyon, who served as president and CEO of the Wichita Area Builders Association for forty years, passed away.
- Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline on Economic Uncertainty April 15, 2026Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 34 in April, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the lowest level since September 2025.
- Canadian Lumber Duties Expected to Drop This Summer April 14, 2026The U.S. Department of Commerce has signaled that it plans to lower antidumping and countervailing tariffs later this year on imports of Canadian softwood lumber products from the current rate of about 35.16% to 24.83% following its annual review of existing tariffs.
- 3 Key Reasons to Become a Speaker at IBS 2027 April 14, 2026What if one speaking opportunity could elevate your reputation, expand your network and put your ideas in front of thousands of the people shaping the future of home building? That’s exactly what the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) offers.
- White House Economic Report Cites NAHB Regulatory Housing Studies April 13, 2026The White House today released its Economic Report of the President (ERP) that contains a section on housing and homeownership that cites NAHB regulatory studies.
- New York Builders Win Legal Challenge on Onerous Wetlands Rule April 13, 2026In an important win for New York home builders and housing affordability, the New York State Supreme Court has issued a decision annulling the state’s new definition of what a “freshwater wetland” is based on violations of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
- Podcast: Housing Market Braces for Tense Spring Home Buying Season April 10, 2026In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez delve into market uncertainties ahead of the spring home buying season, efforts to bolster housing supply, what the 2027 budget cuts could mean for housing and how members can engage in the codes process.
- Home Remodeling Profit Margin Jumps on Demand and Business Practices April 10, 2026Profitability for residential remodelers reached its highest level in nearly 30 years in 2024, according to NAHB’s most recent Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study.
- The States and Construction Trades Most Reliant on Immigrant Workers April 10, 2026Immigrant work totaled 26.3% of the entire construction workforce in 2024, a record high. The number is even higher among construction trades.
- 5 Signals Many Home Builders Are Misreading Right Now April 9, 2026Price cuts. Slower sales. Rising inventory. Elevated rates. Each of them is real. Each can be measured, but each can be easily misunderstood. For builders, it's critical how they interpret what’s happening and how they respond.
- Remodeling Market Sentiment Edges Down but Remains Positive in First Quarter April 9, 2026The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 62. While this reading is down two points from the previous quarter, it is still solidly in positive territory.
- Watch Livestream of Virtual Spring Board of Directors Meeting April 8, 2026The NAHB Board of Directors will convene virtually on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. ET. A livestream is available on nahb.org for NAHB members and HBA executive officers who would like to observe the meeting.
- Tuition-Free Alabama Trades Academy Backed by Key Community Support April 8, 2026As part of a statewide effort to expand trades education, the Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile (HBAMM) launched the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy (SAHA), an eight-week, tuition-free program to prepare adults for careers in residential construction.
- ICC Public Comment Hearings on Proposed Building Code Changes Begin April 19 April 7, 2026The International Code Council (ICC) will hold its combined Public Comment Hearings for the 2024-2027 code cycle beginning April 19 in Hartford, Conn. NAHB members interested in building codes are encouraged to attend or watch a livestream of the hearings.
- Trump Seeks Nearly $11 Billion Cut to HUD Programs April 7, 2026President Trump has proposed a budget that would cut non-defense discretionary spending by $73 billion for fiscal year 2027, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027. The spending reductions include a $10.7 billion cut — about 13% — for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).