Home builder confidence ticked up one point in July according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The reading of 33 is still well in negative territory, but builders and developers are a little more upbeat. nahb.org/news-and-econo… #realestate #economy #housing

Wood framing is an integral part of the home building process. But even with familiarity of the task, specific safety precautions should be followed during framing. NAHB has a wood framing safety video toolbox talk that can help. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/w…

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin appeared on Yahoo Finance today to discuss the latest results of the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index and the tax implications for small businesses under the new big tax bill. finance.yahoo.com/video/why-tax-…

Total housing starts were up 4.6% in June to an annual rate of 1.321 million, 0.5% higher than in June 2024. But single-family home starts fell 4.6% to an annual rate of 883,000, 10% below June 2024 and the lowest level since July 2024. #housing #realestate #economy

Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for July 21, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog.

Residential building material prices rose in June, driven primarily by higher construction machinery and equipment part prices. Metal commodities also experienced significant increases, following recently implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/p…

The House Appropriations Committee has voted to restore funding for key housing programs eliminated from Trump's “skinny budget,” such as housing choice vouchers, project-based rental assistance and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/h…

The NAHB IBS Sustainability and Green Building Scholarship provides emerging green builders with an opportunity to explore high-performance home building by attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS). Applications are now open for #IBS2026: nahb.org/blog/2025/07/2…

The construction industry added a net 15,000 jobs in June compared to the previous month. In percentage terms, Montana reported the highest increase at 1.9% and South Dakota reported the largest decline at 1.6%. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/e…

Check out NAHB's Education offerings for September, including live online courses on project management, scheduling, and estimating: nahb.org/blog/2025/07/p…

A study published by researchers at George Mason University and NC State University funded by Job-Site Safety Institute found that education and exposure to Type II safety helmets could increase adoption, especially in smaller construction firms. nahb.org/blog/2023/06/o…

Sales of new single-family homes were flat (+0.6%) in June from May to an annual rate of 627,000, 6.6% lower than in June 2024. The median sales price of new houses sold in June 2025 was $401,800, 2.9% below the June 2024 price of $414,000. #realestate #economy

A federal court in New York yesterday upheld New York state’s “gas ban” legislation, the first statewide law that restricts natural gas use in new buildings, including appliances, starting in 2026. Plaintiffs, which includes NAHB, have 21 days to respond. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/f…

Urban planner credits NAHB Student Chapters and Student Competition for setting her career path. Read her story: nahb.org/blog/2025/07/n…

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a budget bill for the state with many pro-housing provisions, including a six-year pause on adopting or amending new home building codes. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/c… | #HousingAffordability

Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for July 28, 2025, for all the housing headlines you need in less than 60 seconds. Read the latest NAHB news at nahb.org/blog.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) has proposed reissuing and updating its Nationwide Permits (NWPs) for impacts to wetlands and streams, which are set to expire in March 2026. In response, NAHB submitted comments urging swift reauthorization and sensible reforms to

The U.S. Commerce Department has announced it is nearly tripling its anti-dumping duties on Canadian lumber imports from 7.66% to 20.56% following its annual review of existing tariffs. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/a…

During the upcoming NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting in Denver, Nov. 17-19, NAHB members and leaders will gather to discuss key initiatives, decide how to address top industry issues and participate in valuable networking opportunities. nahb.org/blog/2025/07/e…