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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. A recent survey conducted by polling firm Morning Consult on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders shows strong support for policies that would make housing affordable for more Americans. Chuck Fowke, NAHB 2021 Chairman.

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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. We strive to meet the housing needs of families across the economic spectrum,” Fowke says. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00. Advertisement.

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NAHB—Making a Difference for Its Members

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NAHB—Making a Difference for Its Members. Chuck Fowke, 2021 NAHB Chairman. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) was there to lead every step of the way for our industry, with the same dedication and perseverance that has served our members for more than 75 years. . But there are plenty of other reasons to join NAHB.

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Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices

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Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% Such costs include applying for zoning approval, hard costs of compliance, such as fees and required studies, and fees paid by the builder after purchasing the lot. This figure is on top of the $93,870 cost due solely to regulation.

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In an Effort to Boost Inventory, Builders Are Stalled by Rising Construction Costs

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The mid-pandemic housing boom is tapering off as inflation and elevated interest rates make homeownership increasingly unaffordable for a growing number of Americans, but despite softening demand, home prices are still on the rise. New-Construction Projects. Affordability. New-Construction Projects.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election. Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention. Do presidential elections really impact housing? housing industry. housing industry. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 23:10. John Caulfield, Senior Editor.

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Home Builders Feel the Squeeze of Record-High Lot Prices

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NAHB Policy Brief | Home builders contend with climbing lot prices; building material prices for residential construction keep increasing. New England almost always has the most expensive lots in the country, in part because of strict local zoning regulations that discourage high-density development. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 09:00.

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