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National Association of Home Builders

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington, D.C.-based For more, visit nahb.org.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

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NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based That standard went into effect immediately.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The fact that certain classes of homebuyers are excluded from buying a home makes excessive residential design standards an inappropriate policy option.

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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

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The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based National Association of Home Builders. For more, visit nahb.org.

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NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country

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Ensure single-family and multifamily builders/developers, remodelers, and property owners are eligible for the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based . • Broaden access to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program to include more ?single-family

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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice

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The metric reflects positive market conditions, including low interest rates and strong demand for housing, as residential construction remains a bright spot for the recovering economy. . ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based For more, visit nahb.org. .

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What’s Behind the Softwood Lumber Price Spike?

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Lumber prices have increased more than 170% since mid-April, driving up housing costs and dampening residential construction’s contribution to an economic recovery. . ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based For more, visit nahb.org. .

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