Associate Members Leading the Way: 3 Female Chairs Share Their Journeys

IBS

Feb 18, 2026

Colorado Builder and Remodeler Elected First Vice Chairman of NAHB

Bob Peterson, a Fort Collins, Colo.-based home builder and remodeler with more than 40 years of experience in the construction field, today was elected 2026 first vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

IBS

Feb 18, 2026

Ohio Builder Elected Chairman of NAHB

Bill Owens, a Worthington, Ohio-based, remodeler and home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the residential construction industry, today was elected as the 2026 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.

Economics

Feb 17, 2026

Builder Sentiment Edges Lower on Affordability Concerns

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell one point to 36 in February, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Economics

Feb 17, 2026

How Rising Costs Affect Home Affordability

Housing affordability remains a critical issue, with 65% of U.S. households unable to afford a median-priced new home in 2026. When mortgage rates are elevated, even a small increase in home prices can have a big impact on housing affordability.

Economics

Feb 16, 2026

Cost of Credit for Builders & Developers at Its Lowest Since 2022

The cost of credit for residential construction and development declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to NAHB’s quarterly survey on Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) Financing.