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- From Mr. Wonderful to Counting Crows, IBS 2027 Brings Out the StarsThe NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) always features leading experts and luminaries from the housing and real estate industry. The sheer size of the event also attracts talent from other walks of life.
- Chairman's Update: Apply Now to Serve on a Council or CommitteeIn his latest update, NAHB Chairman Bill Owens highlights the value of serving on a committee or council, and how members can apply.
- Four Ways HBAs Can Support Skilled Trades EducationAcross the country, the Home Builders Institute works alongside home builders associations and their foundations to bring skilled trades education to more students and connect that education to opportunities in their communities.
- Fewer Ladders, Faster Inspections: Why Builders Are Turning to DronesWith rising material costs and lingering labor shortages, builders need to keep projects on schedule and on budget now more than ever. Drone as a Service can help, delivering next-generation aerial data insights to builders, without needing to purchase drones, hire pilots, or navigate regulatory approvals.
- NAHB Names Alison Benson as its New Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerNAHB has promoted Alison Benson, CPA, to chief financial officer and treasurer. Benson brings more than two decades of accounting, financial planning and nonprofit financial management experience to the role. She joined NAHB in February 2026 as vice president, controller, and also served as interim treasurer.
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- Student Housing Construction Rises in the Third QuarterPrivate fixed investment in student dormitories rose 2.6% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $3.8 billion. This gain marked a second consecutive quarterly increase, despite continued pressures from elevated interest rates. On a year-over-year basis, investments in dorms increased 1.1%. Private fixed investment in student housing experienced […]
- Housing’s Share of the Economy Falls Again as It Continues to Face HeadwindsHousing’s share of the economy was 15.7% in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This share is down from 15.8% in the second quarter and down from 16.0% a year ago. Residential construction, measured by residential fixed investment, fell for the sixth […]
- PCE Inflation Accelerated in SeptemberThe Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge accelerated in September after holding at 3.0% for three consecutive months, complicating the Fed’s path to its 2% target. Consumer spending continued to be pushed up by elevated energy prices rather than income growth, driving the personal saving rate to the lowest level in nearly four years. The headline […]
- U.S. Economy Accelerated in the Third Quarter of 2026The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the third quarter of 2026, supported by stronger consumer spending, robust business investment, and increased government spending. However, residential investment remained a weak spot, highlighting the continued challenges facing the housing sector amid elevated borrowing costs. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of […]
- Homeownership Rate Rises to 65.5%The latest homeownership rate reached 65.5% in the third quarter of 2026, according to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). While this was a modest quarterly increase, the broader picture continues to reflect significant affordability challenges. With mortgage interest rates remaining elevated, and housing supply still tight, housing affordability is at a multidecade low. Compared […]
