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NAHB Seeks Changes to the PATH Act to Ensure a Healthy Housing Finance System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today that it will work with lawmakers to make changes to the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners (PATH) Act legislative proposal to ensure that it provides the federal support necessary to maintain a strong and liquid housing finance system<
Multifamily Dip Drives Housing Starts Lower in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing starts declined 9.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 836,000 units in June as construction of multifamily buildings slowed following recent months of strong activity in that sector, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. Meanwhile, the pace of single-family production held fairly even, with a decline of less than one percentage point.
Builder Confidence Rises Six Points in July
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose six points to 57 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July, released today. This is the index’s third consecutive monthly gain and its strongest reading since January of 2006
255 Metros Listed as Improving Housing Markets in July
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A total of 255 metropolitan areas across 49 states and the District of Columbia qualified to be listed on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for July, released today. This is down slightly from the 263 metros that made the list in June, but is more than triple the number of metros that were on it in July of 2012.
Log Homes Council Members Celebrate National Log Home Open House Month in July
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Members of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Log Homes Council are celebrating National Log Home Open House Month in July by hosting home tours, log raising demonstrations, factory tours, seminars and much more. This marks the second anniversary of the national event for the Log Homes Council members.
Bill Would Ease Regulatory Burdens on Small Businesses, Builders Tell Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today urged Congress to support bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.), John Barrow (D-Ga.), Tom Graves (R-Ga.), and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) that would ease regulatory burdens on small businesses
Senate Bill an Important Step Forward in Debate on Housing Finance Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bipartisan legislation introduced today by Sens. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) is an important first step in moving the dialogue forward on overhauling the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the U.S. housing finance system, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
New-Home Sales Rise 2.1 Percent in May
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose for a third consecutive month in May, posting a 2.1 percent gain to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 476,000 units, according to data released by HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau today. This is the fastest sales pace recorded since July of 2008.
Builders and Lumber Dealers See Shortages of Key Building Materials
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home builders and lumber dealers are reporting significant shortages of key home building materials such as lumber and wall board, according to recent surveys by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA)
Housing Starts Rise 6.8 Percent in May
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing starts rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000 units in May due primarily to increased production on the multifamily side, according to newly released data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau
Builder Confidence Hits Major Milestone in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes hit a significant milestone in June, surging eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor.
More Home Sales, Increased Demand for New Products Lead to Bigger, Better Trade Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gearing up for the return of a healthy home building and remodeling market, manufacturers and suppliers have stepped up plans for exhibit spaces for the new Design and Construction Week, when the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) join forces for a mega-exhibit in Las Vegas Feb. 4-6, 2014
List of Improving Housing Markets Rises to 263 Metros in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of U.S. housing markets on the mend rose by five to a total of 263 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. The list includes entrants from 49 states and the District of Columbia.
More Than 750 Builders Discuss Housing Issues in Hill Visits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than 750 builders from across the nation converged on Capitol Hill today for the annual National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Legislative Conference to urge their lawmakers to support policies that will keep the housing recovery moving forward and increase housing opportunities for all Americans.
New Book Helps Businesses Take Their Social Media Presence to the Next Level
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The third edition of Social Media 3.0: It’s Easier Than You Think helps businesses rev up their social media program to take it to the next level. This popular resource, recently released by MyHome Press, an imprint of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), helps readers get the most from social media using tools such as Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr, Instagram, Houzz and Foursquare to increase their visibility and improve their sales results.
Builders Urge Congress to Pursue Pro-Housing Policies to Spur Job and Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New-home production and remodeling contribute billions of dollars to the nation’s economy each year, and with the right policies in place housing can serve as a catalyst to boost job and economic growth, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today.
Home Builders Building Homes that Young Buyers Want, Says NAHB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- During National Homeownership Month in June, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is telling young people that the time is right to buy a home, and the nation’s builders are building the homes they want.
Apartment and Condominium Market Remains Strong after Small Correction in the First Quarter of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), inched down two points to an index level of 52. It is the fifth straight quarter with a reading over 50
New-Home Sales Rise 2.3 Percent in April
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 2.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. The gain builds on a strong upward revision to sales numbers reported for the previous month
House Lead Paint Bill Would Help Remodelers, Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Responding to concerns from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and affiliated trade groups, bipartisan legislation to make much-needed improvements to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) rule was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today.
