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- Ford Pro Joins NAHB's Member Savings ProgramThrough this exclusive program, NAHB members can save up to $5,000 on a wide range of Ford Pro cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Plus, the member discounts can be combined with local dealership offers.
- Region-Responsive Design: Cost-Effective Solutions for Resilience and ComfortFrom wildfires to tornadoes, hurricanes, increasingly heavy rains, heat and drought, there is greater pressure for homes to become more resilient and responsive to their climatic setting. Homes that can meet that challenge will have lower operating and ownership costs, which will lead to greater value.
- NY Builders Provide Legislative Solutions to Support First-Time BuyersLeaders from the New York State Builders Association participated in a high-profile panel discussion addressing the challenges that hinder access to homeownership in the state, especially for first-time buyers and the minority community.
- Remodelers: Tell Us How Rising Costs Are Impacting Your Bottom LineNAHB’s Economics team is in the process of measuring the impact of increased costs on remodelers’ profitability. And we need your help.
- How Today’s Young Remodelers Are Planning for the FutureIn the March/April 2025 issue of Pro Remodeler, the 14th annual Forty Under 40 awards were published. This list celebrates rising stars in remodeling and home improvement, and three NAHB members were recognized. These individuals show a commitment to innovation, leadership and problem solving, showing up-and-comers are ready to grow and improve the industry.
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- New Home Sales Rise in MarchA modest decline in mortgage rates and lean existing inventory helped boost new home sales in March even as builders and consumers contend with uncertain market conditions. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March increased 7.4% to a 724,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a revised January number, according to newly released data from...
- The Power of Women in the WorkforceOver the past 125 years, women have played a crucial and multifaceted role in the labor force. Increasing women’s participation in the workforce is not only essential for individual and family well-being, but also contributes significantly to overall labor force participation rates and economic growth by adding more workers and enhancing overall productivity1.   Historically,...
- Who Influences the Purchasing of Building Products?In a previous post, NAHB analyzed where builders and remodelers purchased products, regardless of who ultimately purchases them (themselves or subcontractors). In this post, the question shifts to who is most often responsible for the choice of particular products. When averaging over all 24 building product categories, 60% of builders report they had the most...
- State-Level Employment Situation: March 2025Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 37 states and the District of Columbia in March compared to the previous month, while it decreased in 12 states. Wyoming reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228,000 in March following a gain of 117,000 jobs...
- Housing Starts Decline Amid Economic UncertaintyConstrained housing affordability conditions due to elevated interest rates, rising construction costs and labor shortages led to a reduction in housing production in March. Overall housing starts decreased 11.4% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and...
