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National Association of Home Builders

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based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. For more, visit nahb.org.

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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

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NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. OSHA issued the ETS in June 2021 and announced that the new standard applies only to workers in health care settings. Regulations.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The fact that certain classes of homebuyers are excluded from buying a home makes excessive residential design standards an inappropriate policy option.

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NAHB and Trump Working to Reopen the Country

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Ensure single-family and multifamily builders/developers, remodelers, and property owners are eligible for the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program. . • Broaden access to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program to include more ?single-family single-family and multifamily builders ?and and developers. For more, visit nahb.org.

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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

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The problem for home builders and remodelers is that although lumber futures have begun to moderate, lumber packages quoted to builders have held at or near record highs. National Association of Home Builders. After months of headlines about rising lumber prices, recent news has focused on significant price declines. For more, visit nahb.org.

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Housing Affordability Affects Housing Choice

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The metric reflects positive market conditions, including low interest rates and strong demand for housing, as residential construction remains a bright spot for the recovering economy. . The HMI has been at or near record highs for four consecutive months. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based

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What’s Behind the Softwood Lumber Price Spike?

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Lumber prices have increased more than 170% since mid-April, driving up housing costs and dampening residential construction’s contribution to an economic recovery. . Import tariffs and mills trying to play catch-up with demand has sent lumber prices soaring. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based

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