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New Home Sales Strong at Start of 2020
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 7.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 764,000 units in January, coming off an upward revision in December, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Housing Production Shows Solid Start to 2020
Total housing starts decreased 3.6 percent in January from an upwardly revised December reading to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department
Los Angeles Takes Top Spot as Nations Least Affordable Housing Market
San Francisco, which has been the nation’s least affordable major housing market for the past two years, was supplanted by Los Angeles in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells
Builder Confidence Remains Solid in February
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Drops Slightly in Fourth Quarter
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market dropped four points to 68 in the fourth quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2020
Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers to top leadership positions within the federation during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
New App Helps Builders Meet Accessibility Requirements of Fair Housing Act
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today unveiled the Pocket Guide to the Fair Housing Act, a free app designed to help home builders, contractors and designers meet the accessibility requirements of the act.
Remodelers’ Confidence Increases in Fourth Quarter of 2019
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 58 in the fourth quarter of 2019, up three points from the previous quarter.
Single-Family Starts Will Gain Ground in 2020
Single-family starts should continue on a gradual, upward trajectory in 2020, fueled by solid job growth and low mortgage rates that will keep demand firm, according to economists speaking at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas today
New Home Sales Trend Higher in November
Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased 1.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 719,000 units in November, off a downwardly revised October reading, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing
Single-Family Starts Increase in November
Total housing starts increased 3.2 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.
Builder Confidence Ends Year Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off an upwardly revised November reading
Virginia Remodeler Steve Cunningham Named 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers is honoring Steve Cunningham, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler from Williamsburg, Va., as the 2019 NAHB Remodeler of the Year.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde on Announcement of USMCA Trade Deal
Greg Ugalde, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn., issued the following statement after an agreement was reached on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
New Guide Provides Answers to Common Code Questions
A new guide co-published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) helps industry professional navigate the 2018 International Residential Code. Available through BuilderBooks, NAHB’s publishing arm
New Home Sales Post Strong Pace in October
Sales of newly built, single-family homes decreased 0.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 733,000 units in October, off strong upward revisions to the September reading, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau
Multifamily Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Third Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened slightly in the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by NAHB.
Single-Family Construction Continues to Make Steady Gains in October
Total housing starts increased 3.8 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.31 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department
Builder Confidence Holds Firm in November
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes edged one point lower to 70 in November, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
NAHB Announces Best of 55+ Housing Awards Finalists
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the finalists for its 2020 Best of 55+ Housing Awards, the premier design and marketing competition for the 55+ housing industry.
