Homebuyers are holding off on their purchasing decisions as mortgage rates climb to new highs, and that drop in demand is causing prices to fall in some regions
Comfort + Health
These Are the Best States for Wellbeing Post-Pandemic, According to a Recent Sharecare Survey
From Hawaii to the Northeast, these regions offer an array of community amenities geared toward health and wellness
Market Data + Trends
Price Drops, Slower Home Sales, and Increasing Inventory—A Housing Correction Is Within Reach
At last, the housing market is cooling, but how long will it take for recent changes to make a tangible difference in current homebuying conditions?
Engineered Wood
Record Lumber Prices Have Added 14K to the Cost of a Single-Family Home
Lumber prices have suffered a number of highs and lows throughout the pandemic, sending the cost of single-family and multifamily properties soaring
Design
Accessory dwelling units are making a comeback and diversifying the affordable housing landscape. These house plans from the House Review team offer imaginative and purposeful ADU designs
Community Development
Building a Pedestrian-Friendly Legacy Community
A home's community is an often overlooked "X factor" determining (at least in part) its resale value. These tips from Housing Design Matters make community a priority
Single-Family Homes
Design Ideas for Cost-Efficient Single-Family Detached Homes
Detached-home solutions ranging from 900 to 2,300 square feet that offer attainable single-family housing with flair
The infusion of jazzy patterns and a warm color palette add lively character to the kitchens and baths of this year’s home in Orlando, Fla.
Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design ... and a glimpse into its future
Whether it's embracing lakefront living or creating outdoor spaces with atriums and courtyards, these house plans succeed in blurring the line between indoors and outside
Explore how The New American Home 2022 presents a flexible floor plan for living in harmony
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Videos
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Coronavirus
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Some COVID-Era Workplace Practices Are Easing, But Others Are Here to Stay
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market
After two years of grueling price volatility, building obstacles, and record low supply, the housing market is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
California Bill Proposes a Vaccine Mandate for All Employees
A necessary final step toward normalcy or a statewide infringement? Here’s what Californians have to say about the fate of a new vaccine mandate
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Construction
Hourly residential building worker wages rose again in May after steady increases at the start of 2022, but will higher pay be enough to attract the next generation of skilled laborers?
New-Construction Projects
Housing Completions Expected to Boost Supply in 2022
The housing market may be slowing down, but new construction projects are keeping a steady pace, experts say
Remodeling
Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary?
Deconstruction is the first step to remodeling, especially for resilient homes in extreme weather hotspots
Housing supply is plummeting as builders become more cautious in a housing market ruled by rising mortgage rates
Construction firms are actively working to recruit and retain skilled workers to keep up with elevated consumer demand
The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions
Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it
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Business
A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
If you're running a home building company and believe numbers equal truth, think again. Numbers do, in fact, lie. Here's how you can respond to that reality to achieve more reliable business metrics
Don’t let the current hype about single-family B2R communities obscure the need to create long-term sustainability and asset value
NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast explores potential solutions for a frenzied post-pandemic business environment
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Products
Products
10 New Window and Door Products With Good Looks and Great Functionality
These recent window and door product releases offer functionality spanning from disaster-proofing to soundproofing, all with sleek, modern design options
HVAC
Durable and Efficient HVAC Products
New HVAC product releases for a healthy and comfortable home year-round
Exterior
Resilient, Stylish Exterior Product Releases
From lap siding to stone veneer, these exterior products pair sleek design with durability
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Housing Giants
2022 Housing Giants Report and Rankings
Pro Builder's Housing Giants report ranks the top U.S. home builders by revenue, closings, and type and location of homes built and takes a deeper dive into two driving forces in housing today: built-for-rent and off-site construction
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
If you build it off-site, will they come? Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing
Built-to-Rent: What Happens When the Dust Settles?
The B2R segment is white-hot right now, but what does a mature market for single-family rental communities look like?
