Builder Confidence Down on Rising Material Prices, Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases
By NAHBNOW News Rising material costs led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices, along with a resurgence of the coronavirus across much of the nation, pushed builder confidence in the market for newly...
Housing Starts End 2020 Strong; Risks Ahead
By NAHBNOW News While housing starts ended the year on a strong note, rising lumber prices and increasing regulatory cost concerns could affect future production. Led by a solid, double-digit gain...
Small Business Administration and Treasury Release Updated Loan Forgiveness Guidance
By NAHBNOW News The Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury Department last night released loan forgiveness guidance and forms incorporating changes made by the recently enacted COVID...
2021 January Newsletter
Key Housing Provisions in $900 Billion Relief Bill Passed by Congress
By NAHBNOW News A $900 billion economic relief package approved by the House and Senate on Dec. 21 includes key provisions that NAHB championed. President Trump signed the measure into law six days...
Updated Residential Building Codes Coming Your Way Soon
By NAHBNOW News The International Code Council (ICC) will soon publish the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code® (IRC®), and many states and jurisdictions will begin considering plans...