Solid gains in both single-family and multifamily housing production resulted in nationwide housing starts rising 12.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 954,000 units in December, according to.. read more
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose for an eighth consecutive month in December to a level of 47 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells.. read more
New home sales are running 25 percent ahead of last year and existing single family home sales are moving forward a more modest 10 percent. Single-family starts and permits are.. read more
To help prevent the theft of copper plumbing, electrical wiring, air conditioning units and other valuable metals from construction sites, NAHB is supporting legislation introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).. read more
Over the next several weeks, Congress will be working on a fiscal cliff compromise that could weaken the mortgage interest deduction and other important housing tax incentives, as well as.. read more
Home builders and remodelers have been given a reprieve from new, more stringent fall protection regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that were expected to take effect.. read more
The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today, remained steady with an index level of 52. It is the third straight quarter with.. read more
U.S. builders increased their spending on construction projects by the lastest amount in five months. Strength in home building has been one of the birhgt spots for the economy this.. read more
As overly stringent mortgage lending standards continue to discourage qualified home buyers and weigh on the pace of recovery, NAHB’s Senior Officers traveled to New York this past week to.. read more
At the State Government Affairs Council Foundation’s 2012 Leaders’ Policy Conference this week, NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg told an audience comprised of 65 influential state legislators from across the country.. read more
