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NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023

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During the show, we announced a new partnership between NAHB and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to introduce more of America’s youth to potential careers in residential construction and provide young people with opportunities for career exploration through skills-based learning activities. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

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NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB input on OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19; real estate values rise. NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:00.

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Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet

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The NAHB forecast has projected higher interest rates as the economy expands. However, between April and July rates have eased due to technical factors in the equity/bond markets, as well as some minor pullbacks for GDP projections due to ongoing virus concerns and supply-side market challenges. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing

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NAHB Policy Briefing | Urging the Biden administration to do more for affordable housing; multifamily growth in the suburbs and beyond. Increase the supply of manufactured housing and two- to four-unit properties by expanding financing through Freddie Mac. . Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 06:00.

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Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing

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NAHB Policy Briefing | Urging the Biden administration to do more for affordable housing; multifamily growth in the suburbs and beyond. Increase the supply of manufactured housing and two- to four-unit properties by expanding financing through Freddie Mac. . Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 06:00.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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NAHB has tracked Trump’s housing-related achievements, mostly through executive orders, which reduced or eliminated regulations the NAHB deemed detrimental to new-home construction or sales. . NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country. It's Time for Congress to Act on Finance Reform. The Hill reported that Biden’s $1.3

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