NAHB filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit immigration case Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega. The case asks whether a person who entered the U.S. without official inspection may seek release on bond from a judge while the government considers deportation. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/immigr…
As the housing industry faces a severe labor shortage, NAHB members report that increased jobsite raids are heightening worker fears, even among documented workers and citizens. NAHB has engaged on multiple levels to find a solution to overly aggressive law enforcement tactics. vist.ly/5juwx
NAHB Chairman Bill Owens was on the National Mall in Washington Wednesday with @SecretaryTurner to help open the 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase, an annual event presented by @HUDgov. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/innova…
Tom Woods, 2015 NAHB chairman, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21. A Blue Springs, Mo.-based home builder and its former mayor, Woods formed his first company in 1969 and served as president of Woods Custom Homes. His firms developed scores of communities and more than 1,000 homes in the Greater Kansas City area. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/tom-wo…
Day 2 of HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase welcomed industry experts and Members of Congress to discuss the future of American housing. 🏠🇺🇸
Tomorrow is your last chance to join us for this year’s Showcase!
Sales of new single-family homes increased 6.4% in August to an annual rate of 684,000, 2% lower than a year ago. The median sales price of new homes sold last month was $393,700, up slightly from July, but 5.8% below the August 2025 price. #housing#realestate
ALT Infographic showing August 2026 new residential sales: 684,000 houses sold, 483,000 for sale, median sales price $393,700.
Check out a live stream of a panel discussion featuring NAHB Chairman Bill Owens at the Innovative Housing Showcase on The Mall in Washington, DC. The annual event is organized by HUD and features the latest in home building breakthroughs: vist.ly/5jkgr
In his September video update, 2026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens highlights key events for the residential construction industry this fall, including why members should get out to vote this November and why now is a great time to register for the 2027 International Builders' Show. vist.ly/5jjgx
Last week, the Indiana Supreme Court heard oral argument in Citizens Action Coalition v. Duke Energy of Indiana, a closely-watched case that may determine if an association can sue on behalf of its members. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/indian…
The New American Home 2027 has aggressive #greenbuilding goals: An Emerald National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification and a HERS index of -20 to -30 by using 200+ solar panels and much more. Tour the home at #IBS2027, Feb. 2-4 in Las Vegas. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/tnah-a…
NAHB Awards application deadline extended to October 5. Interested applicants for NAHB’s prestigious award programs now have additional time to submit top projects and individuals for consideration. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/awards…
This month marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of the The House That SHE Built, which teaches kids about the home building process using a real-world example of a house built by an all-female crew led by general contractor Kristi Allen (pictured). Get your copy today: builderbooks.com/the-house-t…#PWBProud#PWBWeek
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NAHB worked with @RepBarragan on The Housing Tariff Exclusion Act (H.R. 10416) which would exempt many home building materials from President Trump’s current and future #tariffs and give importers a process to seek exemptions for additional materials. nahb.org/blog/2026/09/tariff…
Facing persistent inflationary pressures, the Fed unanimously decided yesterday to raise the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75% to 4%, up a quarter point. How will this decision impact #housing? nahb.org/blog/2026/09/fed-ra…
Don't miss a great #NAHBPWBWeek Shop Talk TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ET, Radical Kindness: A Leadership Strategy for Building High-Performing Teams, that will explore how to build a people-first culture. vist.ly/5itkf#PWBProud
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NAHB has joined Let America Build as a founding participant in a campaign to inform the public, elevate #housing supply as a shared priority, and engage in a fact-based conversation about what is needed at the local level. letamericabuild.org/
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