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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability. Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman. Two Years Into Low Inventory and Rising Prices—and Still No End in Sight. Housing Policy + Finance. Tue, 01/25/2022 - 20:14. Homeownership Plans Postponed as Prices Reach New Highs. Affordability. Government + Policy.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades. Chuck Fowke named NAHB's new chair; a look at new single-family home inventory. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. NAHB will work with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to reduce regulatory barriers and increase housing production.

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When Will the Fed’s Rate Hikes Come to an End?

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The Federal Reserve is continuing to tighten its monetary policy, announcing its fourth consecutive 75 basis point rate increase that will push the fed funds rate to a 15-year high, according to NAHB Eye on Housing. Housing Policy + Finance. Financing. for the federal funds rate. Affordability.

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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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Americans Hindered by Low Housing Affordability Want Action From Policymakers

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In a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of NAHB, 82% of Americans agreed that policymakers should consider housing affordability when creating new legislation and regulations. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Market Data + Trends. Affordability.

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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 ). NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis. So that will help put upward pressure on inventory in 2023.”.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Certifications • NAHB Certified New Home Marketing Professional. Alex Akel, 29. President, Owner. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. . Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Lucie, Fla.