NAHB Now
- New NHE-Funded Tool Maps Training Opportunities NationwideConstructionSkillsMap.org, a new nationwide tool funded by the National Housing Endowment, makes it easier to find skilled trades training opportunities in communities across the country.
- Achieving NGBS Green+ Certification to Stay Competitive in the MarketplaceThe newly released 2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) provides many options for building more sustainably. NGBS Green Certification provides independent, third-party verification for a home, building, or land development. For those who wish to provide even more value for their clients, NGBS Green+ certifications recognize NGBS Green homes that go “above and beyond” in […]
- Jobsite Safety Depends on Engaged Workers Using a Defined PlanA key duty of owners and managers of residential construction firms is to create an environment where everyone is empowered to honestly discuss jobsite safety.
- Bank Regulators Propose Changes to Community Reinvestment Act RulesThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have proposed targeted revisions to their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations.
- Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research FindsCalifornia, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from NAHB’s State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis of remodeling activity based on total dollar volume, market share and changes in remodeling spending.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
New Members
Eye On Housing
- Inflation Eased Slightly in JulyLed by declines in gasoline and diesel prices, inflation eased for the second consecutive month after reaching a three-year high in May. As energy prices moderated, shelter resumed its role as the largest driver of headline inflation, accounting for one-third of the annual increase and over two-thirds of the monthly increase. Though easing inflation and […]
- Mortgage Applications Fall Across Loan Types in JulyMortgage application activity slowed in July amid continuation of the war in Iran. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure of total mortgage application volume, declined 6.6% month-over-month in July on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to a year ago, total mortgage applications declined 1.5%, the first year-over-year decline in two years. […]
- Existing Home Sales Fall in JulyExisting home sales continued to slow in July as record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates weighed on buyers. Mortgage rates resumed an upward trend after the ceasefire ended in early July. Heightened geopolitical uncertainty and an increasingly hawkish stance from the Fed pushed rates to nearly 6.7% last week, the highest level since July […]
- Weaker Demand for Residential Mortgages in Second QuarterDemand for all types of residential mortgages was weaker, while lending standards for most were essentially unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, according to the recent release of the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS). For commercial real estate (CRE) loans, lending standards for construction & development were essentially unchanged, while becoming easier for multifamily […]
- Wage Growth for Residential Building Workers Continues to CoolWage growth for residential building workers continued to lose momentum in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting softer housing construction activity and weaker labor demand. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, both nominal and inflation-adjusted wages have weakened further, extending the cooling trend that emerged after the strong wage […]
