
New NAHB Publication Shows Builders and Remodelers How to Earn Greater Profits
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new publication, Finding Hidden Profits: A Guide for Custom Builders, Remodelers, and Architects.

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on House Passage of Health Care Bill
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017

Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Remains Positive Despite Drop in the First Quarter of 2017
Despite a 12-point drop from the previous quarter, builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains in positive territory for the first quarter of 2017 with a reading of 55, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the 12th consecutive quarter with a reading above 50, which means that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

Housing Index Hits Milestone but Permits Still Lagging
Based on current price, permit and employment data, markets nationwide are running at an average of 100 percent normal economic and housing activity, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI) released today

Aging-in-Place Remodeling, Minor Modifications Gaining Popularity, According to NAHB Survey
The past five years have seen increases in the number of remodelers engaged in aging-in-place home modifications and home owner awareness of these types of remodeling projects, according to a survey by NAHB Remodelers, the remodeling arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Released today as a kick off to National Home Remodeling Month in May, the survey of remodelers also revealed that simple and less costly modifications are increasing in popularity

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on the Nomination of Pamela Hughes Patenaude as Deputy HUD Secretary
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, issued the following statement on the nomination of Pamela Hughes Patenaude as deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on Alexander Acosta’s Confirmation as Labor Secretary
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today issued the following statement regarding the Senate confirmation of Alexander Acosta as secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on President Trump’s Tax Reform Plan
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today issued the following response to President Trump’s tax reform proposal

Proposed Lumber Duties Will Harm Consumers, Housing Affordability
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today denounced the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose a 20 percent countervailing duty on Canadian lumber imports, saying it will harm American home buyers, consumers and businesses while failing to resolve the underlying trade dispute between the two nations.

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on Comments by Commerce Secretary Ross Regarding Canadian Lumber Tariffs
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today responded to comments by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross regarding the imposition of tariffs on Canadian lumber imports

New Home Sales in March Continue Upward Trend
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose for the third straight month, increasing 5.8 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 621,000 units, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on Canada Seeking Alternative Source of Lumber Exports to the U.S.
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville Texas, today issued the following statement regarding reports that Canada is looking at China to boost lumber exports as an alternative to the U.S

Brown Statement on CFPB Action Against Ocwen Financial for Failing Homeowners
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) – ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee – issued the following statement regarding today’s action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and state regulators against Ocwen Financial Corp. The CFPB alleges that Ocwen, one of the nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicers, for years “engaged in significant and systemic misconduct at nearly every stage of the mortgage servicing process,” according to the bureau.

Increases in Remodeling Market Indicators Reflect Broad-Based Confidence
Some people think about it, while others would rather not. But if you’ve ever wondered what happens to all the water that leaves your home after the dishes are done and the toilet is flushed… now is your chance to find out.

Single-Family Production Falls in March After Strong February Reading
Following an elevated February reading, nationwide housing starts fell 6.8 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. Still, new housing production in the first quarter of this year is running 8.1 percent above the pace in 2016

Builder Confidence Holds Firm in April
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes remained solid in April, falling three points to a level of 68 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) after an unusually high March reading.

New Homes Strengthen Economy, Spur Job Growth
As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department confirms the significant contribution that residential construction has on the U.S. economy

Attention Regulators: Listen to Small Businesses
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to work with federal regulators to fix the regulatory rulemaking process by ensuring that effects on small businesses are a primary focus for existing and future regulations

Statement from NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald on President Trump’s Executive Order on the Clean Power Plan
Granger MacDonald, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Kerrville, Texas, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s new executive order on the Clean Power Plan rule

Submissions Now Open for IBS Education Sessions
he National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is now accepting proposals for educational sessions at the 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The show, to be held Jan. 9-11 in Orlando, Fla., is the largest annual light construction show in the world, drawing home builders, remodelers, developers and product manufacturers representing all facets of the housing industry.