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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Finding Common Ground

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman's Letter: Finding Common Ground. Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. While some in our industry are cautious about a new administration, the goal of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has not wavered. We will continue to work to make housing more affordable to families across the economic spectrum. .

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HUD Secretary Carson Discusses Government’s Actions to Address Housing Issues

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HUD Secretary Carson Discusses Government’s Actions to Address Housing Issues. HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the agency's actions to address affordable housing and easing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on homeowners. NAHB Addresses Rising Lumber Prices, Builde r Concerns. NAHB Addresses White House Stance on Fair Housing.

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Home Builder and Lumber Producer Associations Face Opposing Perspectives

Pro Builder

Lumber Coalition, an alliance of softwood lumber producers, called out the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) last week for its claim that import duties are pushing up housing costs. Moreover, producers did not anticipate the massive uptick in demand from do-it-yourselfers and big-box retailers during the pandemic.

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More Home Builders Favor Off-Site Construction Due to Pandemic

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Although building systems claim to have a plethora of benefits, such as decreased time and labor, home builders are mainly reluctant to use them. Home Innovation Research Labs tracked the use of off-site housing for the past 20 years and found that the multifamily market is much more willing to use off-site methods, according to NAHB.

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Have a Hearth, Just Make Sure It’s EPA Certified

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For today's homebuyer interested in a fireplace for their new house, there's a wide selection of product options from which to choose, and the range of fuel sources and design styles is sure to satisfy any specific requirements. The unit has a fuel efficiency rating near 99%, the company claims. Mon, 06/15/2020 - 14:42.

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Home Builders Applaud Congress on Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit

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November 5, 2009 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, stating that this will provide a much-needed boost to the fragile housing market and economy. “We

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

Pro Builder

Boys & Girls Clubs Team Up With NAHB on Workforce Development. If there is one bright spot in all of this for the housing sector, it’s that a growing number of quitters are seeking nontraditional roles outside of an office environment or to start their own business—two tenets of a career in construction. A Career in Construction?