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Incoming NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on Regaining a Culture of Membership

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Incoming NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on Regaining a Culture of Membership. Jerry Konter has spent 45 years building homes and small commercial buildings in Savannah, Ga., as well as serving in various roles in his local NAHB chapter. as well as serving in various roles in his local NAHB chapter. Rich Binsacca.

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NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country

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NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country. NAHB policy proposals for helping the housing industry lead the nation out of the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic and survey of how builders responded to COVID-19. Establish a permanent minimum 4% credit floor for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice

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NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB encourages policymakers to focus on incentives for local governments to embrace new housing developments, including affordable low-income and workforce housing. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based Fri, 01/08/2021 - 11:50.

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Home Builders

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NAHB Policy Briefing: Now that the Inflation Reduction Act is law, home builders see a mix of benefits. The final package is a mixed bag for housing and our members,” says Jim Tobin, the National Association of Home Builders’ ( NAHB ) chief lobbyist and EVP for government affairs. 2019 for commercial buildings, and net zero codes.

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Biden’s Transportation and Infrastructure Plan Designates $200 Billion for Construction

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More than $200 billion of President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan would go toward preserving, building, and retrofitting more than 2 million homes and commercial buildings. Build and rehabilitate more than 500,000 homes for low- and middle-income home buyers. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:04. Read More. . Government + Policy.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. Design regulations are supposed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents, but superficial and excessive rules that price lower- and moderate-income families out of the market should not be prioritized over the need to address the housing affordability problem. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

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NAHB Policy Brief | Lumber prices have moderated, but lower costs haven't worked their way to builders; New home prices too expensive for lower-income households. New-Home Prices Squeeze Out Lower-Income Households . ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00.

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