Builder Confidence Continues Climb

Posted by on May 15, 2017 in News

Builder Confidence Continues Climb Filed in Economics, Home Building by NAHB Now on May 15, 2017 • In a further sign that the housing market continues to strengthen, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose two points in May to 70 on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the second-highest HMI reading since the downturn. “This report shows that builders’ optimism in the housing market is solidifying, even as they deal with...

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Young Pros Reveal 3 Most Valuable Takeaways from IBS 2017

Posted by on May 15, 2017 in News

Young Pros Reveal 3 Most Valuable Takeaways from IBS 2017 Filed in International Builders’ Show, Membership by NAHB Now on May 15, 2017 • Scholarship recipients gather for a group shot at IBS 2017. Applications open today for the IBS 2018 Scholarship Program, allowing select NAHB members under 35 years of age to enjoy all the benefits of attending the NAHB International Builders’ Show® — practically for free. NAHB welcomed 22 scholarship recipients to IBS 2017. After...

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Big Savings from Better Codes

Posted by on May 11, 2017 in News

Big Savings from Better Codes Filed in Codes and Regulations, Environmental, Labor, Safety and Health by NAHB Now on May 10, 2017 • Practical building codes are critical to ensuring the safety and quality of every new home. But some proposals to change them are excessive, overreaching or seemingly created to benefit product manufactures significantly more than the home owners. Last year, NAHB led countless efforts that successfully removed or excluded unnecessary measures...

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55+ Insights, Trends and More for Spring

Posted by on May 10, 2017 in News

55+ Insights, Trends and More for Spring Filed in 55+ Housing, Councils & Committees, Design by NAHB Now on May 10, 2017 • The Spring issue of NAHB’s 55+ Housing magazine has hit the (virtual) bookshelves and copies are already being emailed to the 55+ Housing Industry Council. While non-members pay $40 a year to subscribe to the magazine, the online magazine is a free benefit for all NAHB Builder and Associate members — which means that even people who aren’t in the...

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How to Protect Your No. 1 Investment

Posted by on May 8, 2017 in News

How to Protect Your No. 1 Investment Filed in Labor, Safety and Health by NAHB Now on May 8, 2017 • Every day, nearly 2,000 people are injured using ladders. Many of these mishaps occur from overreaching for an object or missing the last step when climbing down. It is critical for workers to understand the common mistakes that lead to fall-related injures. Builders and trade contractors should take every opportunity to educate—and continually re-educate—their...

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