NAHB

NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.

Contact:

Ann Marie Moriarty
202-266-8350

   http://www.nahb.org/

    NAHB to Host Webinar on Top Apartment Features

    May 22, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will host a webinar on the top 12 must-haves in today’s apartments. When it comes to apartment living, renters have made it clear which features they expect in their homes. Industry experts will discuss these key market trends emerging in interior, exterior and outdoor living and how generational differences affect apartment design.

    Nationwide Housing Affordability Reaches New Record High

    May 17, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Nationwide housing affordability hit a new record high for a second consecutive quarter in the first three months of this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), released today. Yet tight lending conditions continue to pose a major obstacle to many prospective home buyers

    April Housing Starts Rise 2.6 Percent From Upwardly Revised Rate

    May 16, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Nationwide housing production gained 2.6 percent from an upwardly revised pace in March to hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 717,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. This modest gain was seen in both the single- and multifamily sectors, which registered growth of 2.3 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively.

    Builder Confidence Rises Five Points in May

    May 15, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007.

    New Website Helps Home Owners, Buyers Protect the American Dream

    May 14, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 14, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Despite the fact that Americans overwhelmingly support homeownership, legislative and regulatory proposals now under consideration would greatly harm home owners, home buyers, the housing market and the nation’s economy.

    Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Shows Significant Improvement in the First Quarter

    May 10, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes had a significant increase in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. The index increased 10 points to 27, and although 27 is relatively low for an index that lies on a scale of 0 to 100, it is nevertheless the highest reading since the inception of the index in 2008.

    Builders Urge Congress to Improve Lacey Act to Protect Consumers, Businesses

    May 10, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to amend the Lacey Act so that individuals and businesses that unknowingly purchase illegal wood products from overseas do not have their property seized and are not exposed to civil and criminal liability.

    Kitchens and Bathrooms Remain Top Remodeling Jobs According to NAHB Survey

    May 8, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — A new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010. The survey, released today in conjunction with National Home Remodeling Month, describes the changes the remodeling market has undergone in recent years.

    100 Housing Markets on Improving List in May

    May 7, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 7, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The list of housing markets showing measurable and sustained improvement held virtually unchanged in May at 100, down from 101 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. The number of states represented on the list also held firm from the previous month, at 35 (including the District of Columbia).

    Quality and Value Driving Growth in the Green Building Market, According to New SmartMarket Report

    May 2, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released its latest SmartMarket Report: New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Market at the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Green Building Conference and Expo. The report includes McGraw-Hill Construction’s estimate that the green homes share of the construction market was 17% in 2011, equating to $17 billion, and expected to rise 29%-38% by 2016, potentially a $87–114 billion opportunity, based on the five-year forecast for overall residential construction.

    NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners

    May 2, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Eleven builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented during the 14th annual National Green Building Conference held in Nashville, Tenn.

    Economists Say Housing Outlook Continues to Slowly Brighten

    April 26, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 26, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Mirroring the uneven economic recovery, the housing market is expected to move in a slow, gradual upward path in 2012, while encountering its share of speed bumps along the road, according to economists participating in yesterday’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) construction forecast webinar on the housing and economic outlook.

    W. Dean Henry to Lead NAHB’s Multifamily Leadership Board

    April 26, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 26, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today announced that W. Dean Henry, a real estate executive from Foster City, Calif., has been appointed chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Leadership Board (MLB). Henry succeeds Charles R. Brindell Jr., chairman and CEO, Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC, and will serve a two-year term.

    Remodeling Market Index Remains Relatively Flat in First Quarter

    April 26, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 26, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — CORRECTION: Due to a recently discovered computer coding error, NAHB has revised the RMI going back to 2006. The error had slightly reduced the true values of the overall index, as well as its two major components. The revisions generally show a one point or less quarterly increase, with quarter-to-quarter patterns remaining relatively unchanged. Some of the subcomponents experienced larger revisions but in a counteracting fashion, so that the impact on the primary indicators was muted.

    March Home Sales Decline From Upwardly Revised Earlier Pace

    April 24, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Sales of newly built, single-family homes declined 7.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 328,000 units in March from an upwardly revised, robust pace of 353,000 units in February, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Commerce Department.

    NAHB to Host its Spring Construction Forecast Webinar on Wednesday

    April 24, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will host its Semi-Annual Construction Forecast Conference on Wednesday, April 25, in a two-hour webinar from 2:00-4:00 p.m. featuring three renowned industry experts.

    NAHB, Chinese Manufacturers Sign Major Exhibition Agreement

    April 19, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 19, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major Chinese trade association that will bring a large number of additional manufacturers and product options to the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in January 2013. The agreement underscores the International Builders’ Show’s role as the preeminent light construction trade show in the Americas.

    Home Builders Urge Congress to Provide Certainty and Permanency in Tax Code

    April 18, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to simplify the tax code as part of a comprehensive tax reform effort in order to help small businesses to continue serve as an engine of economic growth.

    Single-Family Housing Starts Virtually Unchanged in March

    April 17, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Single-family housing production held virtually unchanged in March as a double-digit decline in the more volatile multifamily sector brought combined nationwide starts activity down 5.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 654,000 units, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department today.

    Builder Confidence Slips Three Notches in April

    April 17, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes declined for the first time in seven months this April, sliding three notches to 25 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, released today. The decline brings the index back to where it was in January, which was the highest level since 2007.

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