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Workforce Development

May 12, 2025

Alabama Workforce Development Bill Passes Unanimously, Benefiting Local Academies

The bill allows for local funding of Home Builders Association of Alabama-recognized (HBAA) Home Builder Academies, which train potential workers on the basics of the construction industry.

Economics

May 09, 2025

Remodelers: Are Costs Hurting Your Profit Margins? Help Us Advocate for You

As a reminder, NAHB is seeking data from remodelers to produce average profit benchmarks for the industry for the next edition of the Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study.

Economics

May 09, 2025

Consumer Credit Slows in the First Quarter of 2025

Consumer credit continued to rise in early 2025, but the pace of growth has slowed. Student loan balances rose year-over-year as borrowers resumed payments following the end of pandemic-era relief. However, growth remains modest.

Economics

May 08, 2025

Multifamily Developer Confidence Falls in the First Quarter

Multifamily developers are starting the year in a cautious state, according to Q1 2025 results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices.

Economics

May 07, 2025

Fed Remains on Pause with Rising Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve remained on pause with respect to rate cuts at the conclusion of its May meeting, maintaining the federal funds rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. Characterizing current market conditions, the central bank noted that the “unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent months, and labor market conditions remain solid.” However, the Fed noted that “inflation remains somewhat elevated.”