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Thank you to @VP, @IvankaTrump and @realDonaldTrump for including NAHB in the celebration of the very important #PledgetoAmericasWorkers. Several students from a Home Builders Institute program met the very gracious Vice President. #CareersinConstruction
Wonderful honoring some hard-working Americans today at the @WhiteHouse as @IvankaTrump and I prepare to meet with even more tomorrow in Florida! #PledgetoAmericasWorkers
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UPDATE: The House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) today. Passage of this bill brings NAHB members a permanent tax code that retains, and in some cases expands, key tax provisions that support the industry. loom.ly/59nKxck
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Total housing starts jumped 14.8% in November to an annual rate of 1.56 million units, 9.3% higher than in November 2022. Single-family home starts lept 18% last month to an annual rate of 969,000. Building permits were up 4.1% from last year. #economy #realestate
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Some in Congress want to eliminate Job Corps funding in the 2024 budget. This critical program provides residential construction businesses with trained #skilledtrades professionals at a time of great need. Tell Congress to leave it alone: nahb.org/savejobs.
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The push comes as timber becomes more cost competitive as steel prices rise, and the use of pre-fabricated wood panels allows for quicker construction with less labor. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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After addressing the NAHB Leadership Council, including an announcement on an #opportunityzones pilot for small businesses, @SecretaryCarson toured the show floor at #IBS2020 and took in some outside exhibits in the Show Village.
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With President Trump announcing 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods coming into the U.S., NAHB is urging the president to exempt building materials from the proposed #tariffs because of their harmful effect on #housingaffordability. nahb.org/blog/2025/01/nahb-u…
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Trade work is becoming an attractive opportunity for high-paying salaries that don’t require a four-year degree (and the student debt that often comes with it). Of the 10 occupations expected to see the most growth through 2026, only one requires a degree. businessinsider.com/blue-col…
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#TinyHomes on the National Mall! Part of the Innovative Housing Showcase beginning Saturday June 1 on the Mall (in front of Air & Space). Have you ever toured a tiny home? If you're in D.C. this weekend, come see them and all of the other next-gen housing technology. #IHS2019
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Housing starts soared 12.3% in August to an annual rate of 1.36 million, a 12 year high! Single family starts up 4.4% to 919,000 annual rate. #homebuilding #realestate
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Honored to welcome @SecretaryCarson to #IBS2019. He walked the show floor and spoke with exhibitors before addressing the NAHB Board of Directors. Watch his speech live at nahb.org/advocate/2019-ibs-l… beginning at 9 a.m. Pacific.
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There are so many reasons why it's harder than ever to build affordable, homes that it will require leaders at all levels of government to make housing a top priority. There are no easy fixes: It's going to take a concerted, bipartisan effort. marketwatch.com/story/ive-be… @WhiteHouse
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October is #CareersInConstructionMonth, a campaign to raise public awareness about the great jobs and career paths available in home building and other construction industries. We need to recruit the next generation of builders now. nahbnow.com/2018/10/careers-… #CareersInConstruction
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Today is Careers in Construction Day, a focused social media day of action during #CareersinConstructionMonth. What are you working on today? Snap a picture and post it on social media #CICDay2018. Let's change the perception of what construction jobs look like.
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The @googoodolls are rocking the Closing Spike Concert at #IBS2019. A great show to end a great show. See you next year!
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NAHB Chairman Randy Noel kicks off #IBS2019 this morning in Las Vegas noting that NAHB members “build homes, enrich communities and change lives.”
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Our homes are made in America, but many of the products that go into those homes come from Mexico or Canada. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement would lower home building costs, leading to lower prices for home buyers. Congress, ratify #USMCA now. nahb.org/USMCA
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Home builder confidence plunged in February according to the NAHB/@WellsFargo Housing Market Index. The HMI dropped five points to 42, the lowest reading since Sept., on worries that tariffs will artificially inflate home construction costs. nahb.org/news-and-economics/… #realestate
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A development group in California just named Rancho Mirage as the site of the country’s first 3D-printed community, set for completion by next spring. Each property will feature a 3-bed, 2-bath home of 1,450 sq. ft. with a pool and deck for $595,000. latimes.com/business/story/2…
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Overall housing starts jumped 17.3% in June to an annual rate of 1,186,000. Single-family home starts increased 17.2% to an annual rate of 831,000. Single-family permits also grew 11.8%. #homebuilding #recovery #economy
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Lumber prices have skyrocketed more than 180% since last spring, causing the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $24,386 since April 2020. The price of a new multifamily unit has increased by $8,998 due to #lumber prices. ow.ly/81Mo50DGvJ4 #realestate
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Housing starts soared 22.6% in July to an annual rate of nearly 1.5 million, 23.4% higher than the level a year ago. Single-family housing starts increased 8.2% to an annual rate of 940,000. #homebuilding #housing
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Happy #VeteransDay to the brave men and women -- and their families -- who sacrifice so much to protect our way of life. Home building relies on veterans, as many choose our industry after serving. Here some stories of veterans in home building: ow.ly/4vQ750x7Ghk
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Happy Labor Day from NAHB. Thank you to the men and women of the home building industry whose labor literally built much of this great nation. "Without labor nothing prospers." - Sophocles
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Can you drive nails faster than a construction intern from the Home Builders Institute? Find out in the South Hall at #IBS2020.
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A huge thank you to @SecretaryCarson of @HUDgov for his support of the #COVID19SafetyStandDown tomorrow, April 16, on home building sites across the country. Together we can help #FlattenTheCurve while keeping an important sector of the economy running. ow.ly/kaBT50zf6f6
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In a critical development for NAHB and the residential construction sector, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Saturday designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an “Essential Infrastructure Business.” ow.ly/sFOh50yYUjz
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With #IBS2019 underway, we'd like to thank two very special sponsors. @MasoniteDoors and @Kohler have exhibited every year at IBS since the beginning, 75 years ago. Thank you to these two iconic brands for being founding exhibit partners of IBS. Here's to 75 more years!
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Homebuyers want kitchens with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite or natural stone countertops, according to "What Home Buyers Really Want," a report from the NAHB economics group. eyeonhousing.org/2019/03/col… #HomeDesign
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#Housingstarts fell 8.1% in September to an annual rate of 1.44 million, 7.7% below the pace in Sept. 2021. Single-family home starts dropped 4.7% to an annual rate of 892,000. Single-family home building permits fell 3.1%. | #realestate #economicdata #economicindicator
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Housing starts grew 16.9% in December to 1.61million annualized. Single-family home starts were up 11.2% to 1.05 million annual pace. #realestate #homebuilding
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NAHB urges @senatemajldr McConnell to bring the #FirstStepAct to the U.S. Senate floor for a vote this year. This important first step in #prisonreform can serve as a model for state and local reforms. Now is the time, it has the support. Bring the bill to the floor. #cjreform
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Great article on the stigma around planning a career in skilled trades from contractor/TV host @mike_holmesjr. One of the biggest hurdles is parents. "If you fail school, you can go into the skilled trades." makeitright.ca/holmes-advice… #EndSkilledTradesStigma #CareersinConstruction
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Home builder confidence rose 5 points in June to a level of 55 in the NAHB/@WellsFargo Housing Market Index (HMI), marking the first time builder confidence has been in positive territory since July 2022. nahb.org/news-and-economics/… | #realestate #homebuilding #economy
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Housing starts fell 9.5% in April to an annual rate of 1.57 million. Single-family home starts dropped 13.4% to an annual rate of 1.087 million. Could the slowdown be tied to soaring material prices? | #realestate #homebuilding #economy
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In a sign that housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes jumped 21 points to 58 in June, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). ow.ly/odai50A99mz
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To kick off #IHS2019 on the National Mall, @SecretaryCarson arrived in a 3D-printed vehicle! This tech is being used for housing as well. Come see it and a lot more innovative housing technology right now in front of Air & Space.
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Regulations on building homes -- 25 percent of the total cost of a house is regulation. That's a pretty sad story. @realDonaldTrump
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Home builder confidence plunged in July as the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell 12 points to 55, the largest drop besides April 2020 at the pandemic onset. Soaring interest rates and inflation have slowed sales and buyer traffic. ow.ly/p36050JY9Jm #economy
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Capping mortgage interest deduction at $500k will hurt a staggering number of Americans #taxreform infogram.com/capping-mid-1gq…
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Total U.S. housing starts jumped 21.7% in May to an annual rate of 1.631 million, 5.7% higher than in May 2022. Single-family home starts were up 18.5% last month to an annual rate of 997,000, the highest since June 2022. Home building permits grew 5.2%. #realestate #economy
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Home builder confidence declined for the ninth straight month in September, according to the NAHB/@WellsFargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This month's reading of 46 is the lowest since 2014 (excepting the COVID crash). ow.ly/IB8150KMTEc | #realestate #housing #economy
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NAHB is honored to be mentioned by @realDonaldTrump as a group that will be consulted on the reopening of the American economy from the #coronavirus shutdown. Housing is essential and we look forward to working with the administration on a path forward.
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"Builders are seeing solid demand for housing despite the challenges of the virus and elevated unemployment. Demand is growing in lower density markets, including exurbs and small metros." - NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. @dietz_econ notes lean inventories.
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#IBS2023 is now open after a great talk about the #skilledtrades from Mike Rowe. “We need to get rid of stigmas and stereotypes.” See you on the show floor!
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HOUSING STARTS SOAR: In November, new homes were started at a 1.68 million annual rate, up 11.8% from October and up (8.3%) from November last year. Single-family home starts soared 11.3% to 1.173 million. | #realestate #economy #economicindicator
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Congrats to Chad Magleby, he's the Custom Home Builder of the Year! nahbnow.com/2016/01/chad-mag… #IBSVegas
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The U.S. is not building enough homes to account for the number of people setting up households. As a result, there is a sizable shortage of new homes after more than a decade of under-building relative to population growth. cnn.com/2023/03/08/homes/hou…
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Sales of new single-family homes increased 16.6% in May to an annual rate of 676,000. The May 2020 estimate is also 12.7% higher than the May 2019 reading. #realestate #newhomes #homesales
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Construction companies are desperate for workers with training in the #skilledtrades. So it makes no sense that some in Congress want to cut funding for Job Corps, which many home builders rely on for quality workers. Stop the games and fund Job Corps. nahb.org/savejobs
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With a nationwide shortage of 1.5 million housing units, NAHB today unveiled a 10-point plan designed to tame shelter inflation and ease the #housingaffordability crisis by removing barriers to the construction of new homes and apartments. nahb.org/news-and-economics/…
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NAHB’s 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting will be held June 10-13 in Washington. Subcommittee meetings will be held virtually beginning the week of May 5. A list of subcommittee meetings organized by council or committee is now available at nahb.org/subsites/spring-lea….
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On this #EarthDay, learn how home designers and builders are using more holistic approach to address energy use. Region-responsive design is a method in which builders design homes to be more resilient and responsive to their region-specific climate. More: nahb.org/blog/2025/04/region…
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Today marks the start of NAHB’s annual Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week, a national celebration of the contributions of women in the residential construction industry. nahbnow.com/2018/09/nahb-pro… #BuildingWomen #PWBWeek
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"Go back and build homes and create jobs, and we will make America great again." @realDonaldTrump in closing to our membership.
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It’s a beautiful morning in Orlando. The outdoor exhibits in the ProBuilder Show Village at #IBS2022 will be hopping! NAHB members are currently hearing an economic and industry forecast from @dietz_econ and show floor doors open right after.
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The show floor at #IBS2019 is now open! @danacarvey cut the ribbon with @bluemangroup, @thenkba Chairman Steve Joseph and NAHB Chairman Randy Noel. We’ll see you out on the floor!
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We're serious about #CareersinConstruction. Everyone should take a look.
"In a few years I could be making up to $200,000 a year as a licensed electrician.” I'm 35 & I left my office job for a career in the trades. bit.ly/368M265 #generationT
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#HappyNewYear from NAHB. Last year was incredible and we look forward to an amazing 2020 as more houses are built and more people achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
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Sales of previously owned homes in March fell 5.9% from February to 4.02 million units on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s the slowest March sales pace since 2009. cnbc.com/2025/04/24/march-ho… #realestate #economics
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The labor shortgage in home building has been affecting entry level supply for years. Now it's hitting remodels and renovations. To attract more into #CareersinConstruction, NAHB has many initiatives, including student chapters and workforce training. apnews.com/193bfc65603047939…
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OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction begins Monday, May 5. Use valuable resources from OSHA and NAHB to educate workers on fall risks and help avoid preventable injuries. #StandDown4Safety nahb.org/blog/2025/04/fall-s…
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Over the first quarter of 2018, the total number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 199,861. On a year-over-year basis, this is a 6.0% increase over the March 2017 level of 188,593. More on #EyeonHousing eyeonhousing.org/2018/05/wes…
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The 2020 New American Remodel features #outdoorliving at its very best. The spectacular showcase home is open for tours at #IBS2020 in Las Vegas. #TNAR
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Total housing starts in the U.S. fell 8% in June to an annual rate of 1.434 million, 8.1% below the rate in June 2022. Single-family home starts were down 7% to an annual rate of 935,000. Total housing permits fell 3.7% last month. | #realestate #economics
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Americans are living longer and more active lives resulting in a need to change the way we design homes for long-term family sustainability. NAHB's Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) credential focuses on this design. See upcoming CAPS courses: nahb.org/blog/2025/04/expand…
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Home builders have been grappling with a labor shortage that’s slowed down construction of homes. But there are some reasons for optimism. “Some of the data that we see indicate that maybe we’ve reached a turning point.” - NAHB Chief Economist @dietz_econ marketplace.org/2020/02/18/h…
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Building material prices are falling, led by lumber and gypsum. Softwood lumber prices fell 3% in Nov., and are now down 23.6% since hitting all-time highs in June. OSB prices are down 28% in the same period. eyeonhousing.org/2018/12/osb…
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The Biggest Housing Boom In History Has Just Begun - This past month new home starts jumped to their highest level since June 2007. And the number of building permits granted shot up to its highest level since May 2007. forbes.com/sites/stephenmcbr…
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#CareersinConstruction are for everyone!
This number can vary, but the fact remains: You CAN make a good living in the construction trades 💰 #generationT
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Home builder confidence set another record in October, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (#HMI). With a reading of 85, the past two months are the first time the HMI has ever been above 80. ow.ly/pIL750BWjKV #realestate #homebuilding
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It's very important that we remind young people, their parents and their educators what #careersinconstruction look like and how they can be the right path for many students.
Shop class is important 🗣
Guidance counselors are important 🗣
Teachers are important 🗣
Parents are important 🗣
It's not just that this generation doesn't want to go into the trades, it's that they don't see it as an option. It's our job to tell them. #generationT
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Nearly 700 builders from across the nation converged on Capitol Hill today for NAHB’s 2019 Legislative Conference to urge their lawmakers to pass policies that will support building quality, affordable housing and keep the housing recovery moving forward. nahbnow.com/2019/06/nearly-7…
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NEW HOME SALES: Sales of new, single-family homes soared 20.7% in March (compared to February) to an annual rate of 1.02 million. The pace is 66.8% higher than in March 2020. | #homesales #newhomes #realestate #economicindicator
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Home builder confidence plunged six points in May to a reading of 34 in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the lowest reading since Dec. 2022 as the spring home buying season fizzled under high interest rates and home prices. nahb.org/news-and-economics/… #realestate #economy
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Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for April 21, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog.
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From today's strong #jobsreport, home builders added 4,600 workers in Dec, and have added more than 10,000 in the last two months. Pay is also up; the average hourly wage for all non-supervisory construction workers grew $1.10 over 2018 to $28.27 in Dec. #careersinconstruction
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#IBS2020 is in the books, and what a fantastic show! Nearly 65,000 building professionals attended IBS this year, with over 90,000 total at Design & Construction Week 2020! See you next year in Orlando for #IBS2021. nahbnow.com/2020/01/strong-a…
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NEW HOME SALES: Sales of new single‐family houses fell 16.6% in April to an annual rate of 591,000, 26.9% lower than in April 2021. The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $450,600 vs. $435,000 in March and $376,600 in April 2021. #realestate #homesales #economy
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With unemployment in the construction industry at 5.1% last year, companies are exploring new options to engage younger workers to the workforce - including simulators for heavy machinery to entice digital natives. ow.ly/cDD530ovc5D
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Sales of new single-family homes were up 7.4% in March to an annual rate of 724,000, 6% higher than a year ago. The median sales price of new houses sold in March 2025 was $403,600, 7.5% lower than in March 2024. #realestate #economy
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Housing starts slipped 1.4% from November to December to an annual rate of 1.38 million, 21.8% lower than a year ago. Single-family home starts jumped 11.3% to a 909,000 annual rate. Building permits fell 1.4% last month and were down 30% from last year. #realestate #economy
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New home starts jumped 9.6% in August to an annual rate of 1.356 million, 3.9% higher than in August 2023. Single-family home starts soared 15.8% to an annual rate of 992,000. Overall home building permits also increased 4.9% last month. #realestate #economy #housing
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Labor is now the top concern for home builders in early 2019. In 2018, materials prices were cited by 87% of builders as a significant issue. This year, that number has fallen to 69%. Now "cost/availability of labor" has taken over as the top concern. eyeonhousing.org/2019/03/top…
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NAHB CEO Jerry Howard joins the heads of @nardotrealtor, @MBAMortgage, and @ABABankers in an op-ed calling for thoughtful and balanced #housingfinance reform that ensures mortgage access for all creditworthy Americans and addresses #housingaffordability. americanbanker.com/opinion/l…
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Housing starts grew 1.9% in September to an annual rate of 1.42 million, 11.1% higher than a year ago. Single-family home starts grew 8.5% to a 1.1 million annual rate. Learn more about the economics of housing starts: ow.ly/ly9P50BXp91 #homebuilding #realestate
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Home construction stalled in February. Total housing starts fell 10.3% to an annual rate of 1.42 milliom. Single-family home starts declined 8.5 to an annual rate of 1.04 million. | #realestate #homebuilding
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Over the first month of 2018, the total number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 61,767. On a year-over-year basis, this is a 15.1% increase over the January 2017 level of 53,648. More on #EyeonHousing eyeonhousing.org/2018/03/per…
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NOAA has designated May 4-10 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Now is the time for home building businesses to evaluate hurricane risks, update emergency plans, and ensure essential supplies are on hand. nahb.org/blog/2025/04/Plan-N…
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The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, an economic indicator that tracks home builder confidence, matched an all-time high in its August reading. Low interest rates and a desire to move to lower-density areas like suburbs are driving a building boom. ow.ly/TSKq50B1hL8
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NAHB today unveiled exciting new details of The New American Home® 2026, the official show home of the International Builders’ Show. The show home will have 6 bedrooms and 8 baths, 7,414 sq. ft., and an 18-car underground garage with car elevator. nahb.org/news-and-economics/…
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Congrats to @TheDoobieBros on their selection to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020. The band is headlining the #IBS2020 closing concert next Thursday in Las Vegas! We can't wait to see them. Learn more about the show: buildersshow.com/Search/Spec… #RockHall2020
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Average size of a new single-family home declined to 2,571 sq ft, a good sign of continued economic health as more entry-level homes being built. #EyeonHousing has more: eyeonhousing.org/2018/02/new…
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Zoning restrictions are one of the obstacles to #affordablehousing, often favoring single-family homes and limiting higher-density buildings. One project in New York highlights how reduced zoning restrictions can help make development more affordable. ow.ly/WFEY50vbs3p
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Positive new home sales report today with sales rising 6.9% in May. We expect continued single-family housing production in the months ahead, however inventory may be constrained by ongoing price increases for lumber and other construction materials.
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Home builders are hiring, specialty trades are hiring, everyone is hiring! During #CareersinConstructionMonth, get the message to high schools, trade schools, and colleges that this industry is where jobs can be found. ow.ly/ELJx30mfIy9 #CICDay2018 #YPWeek18 #NAHBNEXT
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Members of two NAHB Construction Codes and Standards Committee Proposal Oversight Groups recently met at NAHB headquarters to review new building code proposals that will be considered at the ICC's hearings beginning this weekend. nahb.org/blog/2025/04/nahb-b…
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Builder confidence in the market for single-family homes rose four points to 62 in February in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today at #IBS2019. Many builders are reporting positive expectations for the spring selling season. nahb.org/en/research/housing…
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