Can Offsite Housing Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis?
As housing affordability continues to challenge the U.S. market, community-based organizations (CBOs) are increasingly turning to offsite construction as a
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NAHB News
Location Drives Home Values
While many factors contribute to home values, lot size and square footage, green qualities or the amount of bedrooms but
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Builder Confidence Edges Up in July
Builder confidence rose slightly in July following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, though elevated interest rates
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This Week’s Framing Lumber Prices
Softwood lumber prices held steady at $422 per 1,000 board feet on July 4, 2025, the lowest since October 2024,
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Solid Job Growth in June
The U.S. labor market remained strong in June, with job growth driven mainly by state and local government and health
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Mortgage Applications Dip in May amid Refinance Slowdown
Mortgage applications fell 5.5% in May, mainly due to a sharp 13.7% drop in refinancing activity, even as purchase applications
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FHA to Cut All Multifamily Mortgage Insurance
The FHA is proposing to lower multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to a flat 25 basis points, the legal minimum,
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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Despite Modest Uptick
In June, average mortgage rates remained steady, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.82% and the 15-year at 5.95%, both
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Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Down
Housing starts fell 9.8% in May 2025, driven by a sharp 29.7% drop in multifamily construction, while single-family starts stayed
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Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Analysis
Prices for inputs to new residential construction rose by 0.2% in May, following a slight decline in April, according to
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Single-family home size trending higher
In early 2025, the median size of new single-family homes increased to 2,190 square feet, reflecting a rebound from the
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Latest edition of NAHB social media guide helps businesses grow
Carol Morgan’s “Social Media Marketing for Your Business, Second Edition,” published by BuilderBooks, offers a strategic guide for businesses aiming
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NAHB Submits Extensive Deregulatory Recommendations to OMB
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) submitted a comprehensive set of deregulatory recommendations to the Office of Management and
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Biden’s Budget Includes Several New Housing Proposals
President Biden proposed a $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025, running from Oct. 1, 2024 to Spet. 30, 2025.
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