Industry News Two ‘Final’ Environmental Rules That are Not Yet Final On Jan. 20, the Biden administration implemented a regulatory freeze for all pending regulations. Two "final" environmental…Drew McArdleJanuary 22, 2021
Housing Existing Home Sales Reached 14-year High in 2020 As demand continues to be driven by low mortgage rates and a suburban shift for…Drew McArdleJanuary 22, 2021
Industry News NAHB to Recognize Best in Industry Through 3 Awards Programs Although the awards will not be presented in person this year, NAHB will be recognizing…Drew McArdleJanuary 22, 2021
Industry News Watch the 2021 Winter Leadership Meetings Jan. 25-29 NAHB members and executive officers can watch the Meeting of the Members, and the Leadership…Drew McArdleJanuary 22, 2021
Housing How Affordable is the New Home Premium? Earlier we published a post highlighting lower operating costs per dollar value for new homes.…Drew McArdleJanuary 22, 2021
Industry News Regulatory Freeze for All Pending Regulations; Independent Contractor Rule Faces Delay The Biden administration has implemented a regulatory freeze for all pending regulations. Of note to…Drew McArdleJanuary 21, 2021
Industry News Attend the Workforce Development Champions Forum Webinar Feb. 1 Join industry leaders on Feb. 1 to share information and best practices for leading or…Drew McArdleJanuary 21, 2021
Housing Housing Starts Ends 2020 Strong Total housing starts posted a 5.8 percent increase in December (1.67 million units) compared to…Drew McArdleJanuary 21, 2021
Housing Confidence in Remodeling is Strong Despite COVID-19 The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of…Drew McArdleJanuary 21, 2021
Housing Builder Confidence Down on Rising Material Prices, Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases Rising material costs led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices, along with a resurgence…Drew McArdleJanuary 20, 2021