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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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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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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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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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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

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As businesses reopen and people get back to their jobs, the residential construction industry is poised to take advantage of improving conditions. . But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based

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NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country

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Over the longer term, NAHB economists expect residential construction to lead the nation out of the deep declines that occurred when workers were asked to stay home and many businesses had to shut their doors. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based For more, visit nahb.org.

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