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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 billion in wage income and $6.9

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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. This phenomenon is largely a result of dealers’ inventory carrying costs and potentially significant differences between the price at which inventory is bought and sold.

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

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“I think we can confidently say we're now in a housing recession,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist and SVP for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ). Some period of 2022 or 2023 is likely to be designated as a recession.”. NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis.

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Attainable Housing Options: Rethinking the Starter Home

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Villas at Nexton | Photos: courtesy Capstone Communities Not only did the developer focus on designing great homes, but the Capstone team also wanted to build a sense of community so neighbors could connect with one another. This high-density collection of 106 single-family detached units in Chandler, Ariz.,

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