A recent Goldman Sachs report explores why the U.S. construction industry has underproduced compared to other countries’ construction industries. Between 1970 and 2024, productivity in the U.S. construction industry fell…

In an unprecedented move to advance legislation vital to NAHB members and the housing community, every member of the NAHB Government Affairs team fanned out across Capitol Hill today urging…

In a year when affordability – most notably housing affordability – was the top issue for most Americans, NAHB laid the groundwork to make housing a top priority at all…

Long-term mortgage rates have been declining since mid-2025 and ended the year at their lowest level since September 2024. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December…

The count of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry was relatively unchanged in October, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level…

A federal judge ruled on Dec. 11 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program was unlawful and issued a permanent injunction…

In a move strongly supported by NAHB, the U.S. Interior Department on Nov. 21 announced four proposed regulatory rules regarding reforms to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that would rescind…

The White House and Republican and Democratic congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding on Tuesday, resulting in a shutdown of most federal government functions at…

In a move that could raise construction costs, President Trump on Sept. 25 announced he would impose a 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, along with a…

NAHB has joined a diverse coalition of nearly 60 housing experts, advocates and industry leaders to endorse four key principles aimed at increasing the supply of housing. The “Principles for…