Two federal appellate rulings issued days apart in New York and California upheld restrictions on gas-powered and other fossil-fuel appliances in new construction, dealing a setback for home builders, trade…
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U.S. Sawmill Output Continues to Shrink
The lumber industry in the United States is showing signs of tightening capacity, a trend that could have implications for home builders if demand accelerates in the future. According to…
Continue ReadingU.S. House Price Appreciation Slows from Rapid Pandemic Era Pace
House appreciation slowed from its rapid pandemic-era boom as U.S. house prices continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026. Higher mortgage rates, persistent affordability challenges and softer demand…
Continue ReadingHighest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2025
Workers in the residential construction industry continue to earn higher average annual wages than workers in general industry. The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025,…
Continue ReadingNew Home Sales Rise, Supported by Limited Existing Inventory
Constrained supply of existing homes and modest improvement in mortgage rates pushed new home sales higher in March. Sales of newly built single-family homes rose 7.4% in March, to a…
Continue ReadingRescinded Energy Code Mandate Major Win for NAHB and Housing Affordability
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that they are rescinding a requirement that imposed the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)…
Continue ReadingBuilders Respond to Affordability Challenges with Buyer Incentives and Innovative Designs
During New Homes Month in April, the home building industry is responding to market conditions by constructing homes that balance price and meet modern home buyer needs. According to U.S….
Continue ReadingConstruction Helps Lead Job Growth in March
The U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound in March following a weak February, as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Job growth…
Continue ReadingTop 10 States for NGBS Green Certification Activity in 2025
Last week, the Home Innovation Research Lab certified its 750,000th green home in the National Green Building Standard(NGBS) Green Certification. Since its launch in 2009, home builders across the United States…
Continue ReadingBuilders Identify Key Long-Term Forces Shaping Housing Demand and Industry Health
Results from special questions included in the recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveal that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and…
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