Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. These laws can limit the supply of available land for housing development, as well as the number of residences that can be built on a certain plot of land.

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AUGUST 4, 2021

The NAHB Chairman's Letter: Prepare Yourself with NAHB’s Disaster Toolkit. The NAHB has resources to help builders, remodelers, home builder associations, and homeowners prepare for and respond to disasters. Chuck Fowke | NAHB 2021 Chairman. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00. Go to nahb.org and search for “Building Resilience.”

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2021

Time to Bring Housing Home to Elected Officials. NAHB is promoting "Bringing Housing Home," an outreach for builders to meet and contact their elected officials about issues affecting the industry. Chuck Fowke, NAHB Chairman. As part of that effort, NAHB is conducting Bringing Housing Home on May 3-7.

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DECEMBER 12, 2021

Solutions to Housing Affordability. So when I gave you, our readers, the opportunity to submit a write-in response to the question: “What’s needed to enable more affordable housing?” within our annual housing forecast survey (see the results on page 17), I got what I deserved from more than 300 of you. Housing Markets.

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MAY 11, 2021

Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% And when complying with regulations, many developers and builders report an average six months of delays, resulting in additional costs. This figure is on top of the $93,870 cost due solely to regulation. Regulations. cbroderick.

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MARCH 23, 2021

A rule affecting lawful immigration and affordable housing, known as the “Public Charge Rule,” has been rescinded by the Biden administration in a move the National Association of Home Builders calls “a win.” The court’s ruling echoed comments NAHB filed on the rule when it was first proposed in 2018. Tue, 03/23/2021 - 10:07.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00. Advertisement. .

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Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2021

Regulation costs are 11% higher today than five years ago, accounting for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home on average, according to the National Association of Home Builders. NAHB says regulatory costs are one of the biggest factors limiting housing construction. Regulatory Costs Increased 44% in 10 Years.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2023

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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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

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. Regulations.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 28, 2022

Government Regulations Account For Over 40% Of Multifamily Development Costs. Multifamily developers attribute elevated prices for new projects to costly new regulations imposed by all levels of government. of all regulation costs, and affordability mandates for builders also upped construction costs for some multifamily developers.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 15, 2022

The mid-pandemic housing boom is tapering off as inflation and elevated interest rates make homeownership increasingly unaffordable for a growing number of Americans, but despite softening demand, home prices are still on the rise. New-Construction Projects. Affordability. New-Construction Projects.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 16, 2014

While today only a modest number of local government laws refer to the code, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) requires compliance with the ICC 700 if a jurisdiction chooses to regulate residential buildings four stories or less. 700 Codes and Regulations Green HAHB ICC LEED National Standard building'

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Pro Builder

JULY 1, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing: New procedure for developing the 2024 IECC; construction job openings, hiring, and layoffs data. The International Code Council (ICC) oversees the development of building codes that regulate how buildings are constructed, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Fri, 07/01/2022 - 11:30.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

per month in Climate Zone 3 for a standard 2,500 square-foot single-family house, yet it costs roughly $1,366 to achieve that level of insulation. In some cases, it would take well over 100 years to achieve a savings in energy costs commensurate with the increased cost to comply with the code. Another example is continuous wall insulation.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

NAHB Policy Brief | Home builders contend with climbing lot prices; building material prices for residential construction keep increasing. New England almost always has the most expensive lots in the country, in part because of strict local zoning regulations that discourage high-density development. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 09:00.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Americans Hindered by Low Housing Affordability Want Action From Policymakers. Over 75% of all Americans are impacted by a lack of affordable housing, and they're growing impatient with seemingly apathetic policymakers. The nation needs more housing and Americans want the federal government to support more new home production.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2021

After adjusting for inflation, NAHB says lot values are approaching prices seen during the 2005 and 2006 housing boom where lots sold at $43,000, equivalent to $55,000 today. . New England is known for strict local zoning regulations that often require very low densities.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2020

For today's homebuyer interested in a fireplace for their new house, there's a wide selection of product options from which to choose, and the range of fuel sources and design styles is sure to satisfy any specific requirements. Manufacturers had to adapt, and the strict regulations were a major blow to the wood stove industry.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2021

The National Association of Home Builders’ NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index results found 28% of builders say prices have increased between 20% and 29.99%, though 37% reported material price increases above 30% during the past 12 months. On average, the 12-month increase in material costs for the same house was 26.1

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

NAHB Policy Briefing: Proposed rule will change how the Department of Labor determines employee/independent contractor status; latest Housing Market Index shows builder confidence declining. NAHB supports enforcement of the rules on the classification of workers, including the current FLSA rule. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 08:00.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Lower cost, lower density metros have been the poster child of the pandemic housing market for buyers, but builders reap similar benefits. Lower land and labor costs, along with more relaxed regulations, have attracted more builders to construct homes in suburban markets, says the National Association of Home Builders. Housing Markets.

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Pro Builder

MAY 13, 2022

Middle-class Americans are being priced out of the housing market at an unprecedented pace . of middle-class locals could afford home purchases with the median home list price of $190,000, making the Michigan capital one of the most affordable housing markets in the U.S. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Just 48.7%

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 6, 2022

On January 5th, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced increases for upfront fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for second home mortgage loans and some high balance mortgage loans that exceed standard conforming loan limits, according to NAHBNow. Housing Markets. Housing Policy + Finance. Thu, 01/06/2022 - 09:58.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2022

NAHB Chairman's Message: Why Elections Matter to Your Business. As the midterm elections approach, the National Association of Home Builders is working to inform members about the importance of electing pro-housing, pro-business candidates at local, state, and federal levels. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman. With the Nov.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee. NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice regarding climate issues, with NAHB's Leadership Council recommending the creation of a new Climate Risk Committee. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman. Wed, 11/30/2022 - 16:18.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 2, 2022

NAHB Chairman's Message: NAHB Poised to Help Builders as Economy Slows. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman. One key reason this slowdown should be softer is that housing has been leading the economy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic due to unprecedented and unexpectedly strong demand.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

7 Questions With NAHB's 2023 Chairman of the Board rbinsacca Fri, 02/03/2023 - 11:52 Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and the 2023 NAHB chairman, outlines her goals for the coming year Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director Alicia Huey, a Birmingham, Ala.-based In 2008, she was named NAHB’s PWB Woman of the Year.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 7, 2021

NAHB Chairman's Letter : NAHB Takes Action to Solve Supply Chain Issues. NAHB will keep the pressure on policymakers to advance solutions that will repair the building materials supply chain. Solving these supply chain challenges is the top priority for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Chuck Fowke.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

7 Questions With NAHB's 2023 Chairman of the Board rbinsacca Fri, 02/03/2023 - 11:52 Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and the 2023 NAHB Chairman, outlines her goals for the coming year. Throughout her career, she has been active in NAHB leadership at the local, state, and national levels. PB: How will you engage them?

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Over 200,000 industry members—including 70,000 registered for IBS alone—flocked to Vegas for the largest gathering of housing professionals in the world. As newly elected 2023 NAHB chairman, I’m excited to build on the palpable energy from IBS.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Is the Housing Market Running Out of Fuel? The trouble for builders is that vacant land takes about two years to be developed, a process slowed by local government regulations. Meanwhile, lumber prices are expected to add $16,000 to the cost of a typical house, according to the NAHB. cbroderick. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 10:06.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 3, 2022

What Biden’s Supreme Court Pick Could Mean for the Housing Market. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is no stranger to federal regulatory cases, making her a crucial Supreme Court nominee for the future of NAHB . District Court for the District of Columbia, Jackson presided over a number of federal regulatory cases, some involving NAHB.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2020

What the Biden-Harris Administration Can Do to Tackle Housing Affordability. As the bright spot of the economy, the housing market has provided a much needed boost but there remain millions of Americans struggling with housing affordability, mortgage, and rental payments. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 09:54. Read More. .

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JUNE 1, 2022

NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis. The National Association of Home Builders is relying on strength in its membership numbers to press the issue of housing affordability with the White House and Congress. Jerry Konter, NAHB 2022 Chairman. Working to Improve Access to Affordable Housing.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

NAHB Chairman’s Message: Helping Home Builders Grow Their Businesses and Keep the U.S. The National Association of Home Builders is actively engaged in improving the business environment for home builders while striving to provide more affordable housing options for Americans. Jerry Konter, NAHB 2022 Chairman . Economy Humming.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

NAHB Addresses Rising Lumber Prices, Builder Concerns. NAHB is taking steps to try to minimize the effect on builders. With the exception of the coronavirus, which has impacted every industry, the lumber issue is the most troubling roadblock on the path to housing affordability right now,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. .

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