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New Study Allows Builders to Compare Employee Compensation Against Industry Standards
A newly released publication from BuilderBooks, the book publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) gives homes builders an inside look at building industry employee compensation trends across the country
Developers’ Sentiment About Multifamily Market Holds Steady in the Fourth Quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 26, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), held steady with a reading of 54 for the fourth quarter of 2014. This capped the third straight year of quarterly readings consistently at 50 or above
Carole Jones Inducted as the 2015 NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 26, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Carole Jones, CAPS, CGB, CGP, a licensed builder and associate broker from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was recently sworn in as the 2015 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council
New Home Sales Hold Steady in January
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 25, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes dropped 0.2 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 481,000 units from an elevated December reading, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau
New NAHB Publication Provides Builders with the Tools to Accurately Forecast Cash Flow
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 25, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- BuilderBooks, the book publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new publication, Financial Forecasting in Microsoft® Excel.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Tom Woods on Latest Earnings Report from Fannie Mae
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 23, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tom Woods, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Blue Springs, Mo., issued the following statement regarding Fannie Mae’s fourth quarter earnings report:
New NAHB Publication Provides Builders with the Tools to Accurately Forecast Cash Flow
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 23, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) --BuilderBooks, the book publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released a new publication, Financial Forecasting in Microsoft® Excel.
Housing Should Be High on the Agenda as Governors Meet
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 20, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the nation’s governors gather in town this weekend for the National Governors Association Winter Meeting to discuss priority issues affecting states, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is urging that housing remains at the forefront
Housing Affordability Edges Up in the Fourth Quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 19, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Slightly lower interest rates and home prices in markets across the country contributed to a slight increase in nationwide housing affordability in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) released today.
Midwest Pushes Housing Starts Down 2 Percent in January
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing starts fell 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.065 million units in January, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department. This drop was mainly due to a 22.2 percent decrease in the Midwest
Builder Confidence Slightly Lower in February on Harsh Weather Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in February fell two points to a level of 55 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today
Boomerang Millennials A Promising Sign for Housing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 10, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- A recent study of “Boomerang Millennials” who move out of their parents’ home only to move back in may have important implications for this key demographic and what it means for the housing market
Virginia Remodeler Robert Criner Selected as the 2015 NAHB Remodelers Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Remodeler Robert Criner, GMR, GMB, CAPS, of Newport News, Va. was recently appointed the 2015 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. As chairman of the remodeling arm of NAHB, Criner represents the more than 55,000 members of NAHB who are involved in the remodeling industry
NAHB Names The Nationals Gold Award Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales, marketing and design was honored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as “The NationalsSM”), one of the building industry’s most prestigious events. Hosted by the NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council, the event took place on Jan. 20 in Las Vegas at the 2015 International Builders’ Show
Housing Markets Continue to Make Modest Gains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Markets in 63 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI), released today. This represents a year-over-year net gain of 11 markets
New Home Sales Rise 11.6 Percent in December
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 27, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 11.6 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 481,000 units, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau
Missouri Builder Elected as Chairman of NAHB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 27, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tom Woods, a Blue Springs, Mo.-based home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the home building industry, was elected as the 2015 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
NAHB Announces Best of IBS Product Winners at 2015 International Builders’ Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 27, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the winning products in its third annual Best of IBS Awards held during the 2015 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. The awards were presented during the Best of IBS Awards ceremony on the final day of the show.
Texas Builder Elected Second Vice Chairman of NAHB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 26, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Granger MacDonald, a Kerrville, Texas-based builder and developer with 40 years of experience in the home building industry, was elected as the 2015 second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
Best in American Living Awards Highlight Design Trends for 2015 and Beyond
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 26, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored single-family homes, apartments and condos, remodeling projects and subdivisions as part of the 2014 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) last night at a gala celebration during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The winning projects demonstrate innovate design and give a preview of design trends home buyers will see over the next several years
