With the 2017 tax cuts expiring at the end of 2025, one of NAHB’s key initiatives in the coming months will be fighting for our tax priorities as Congress addresses the upcoming tax cliff. NAHB will host five online listening sessions for members on Oct. 28 and 30 to discuss next year’s federal tax debate. Register now to secure your spot.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 43 in October, up two points from a reading of 41 in September, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
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NAHB recognizes October as Substance Use Prevention Month and continues to raise awareness about the importance of preventing substance misuse in the construction industry.
The 2024 Fall Recruitment Competition has reached the halfway point before its Nov. 30 conclusion. For their efforts in recruiting as many new NAHB members as possible, Builder and Associate members have a chance to earn a trip to New York City awarded by LG and Signature Kitchen Suite.
The average annual real estate taxes paid in 2023 across 86 million owner-occupied homes nationwide was $4,112, according to NAHB analysis of the 2023 American Community Survey. Compared to 2022, every state saw an increase.
Monica Wheaton, 2023 PWB Woman of the Year and vice president of customer success for residential home construction at ECI Software Solutions, shares how construction and technology intersect, which technologies will have a lasting impact on the industry, and what has helped shape her success.
During the Fall Leadership Meeting in San Antonio, the State and Local Government Affairs Committee approved more than $96,000 through the State and Local Issues Fund (SLIF) to help HBAs overcome barriers to housing affordability.
Students participated in live demonstrations and learned more about the job opportunities available in the residential construction industry.
Home owners are increasingly considering energy-efficient upgrades, which can have both environmental and financial benefits. However, only 1.7% of tax returns filed for tax year 2023 utilized the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C).