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Housing Finance

Jan 27, 2026

FHA Extends Temporary Waiver for New Single-Family Flood Elevation Requirements

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced today the extension of a temporary waiver for new construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas as part of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard requirements issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Safety Toolkits

Jan 27, 2026

NAHB Updates 3 Key Safety Programs

Having a written safety plan in place is essential to protecting workers and others on a home building jobsite. NAHB recently updated three key safety and health programs specifically designed for home builders, remodelers and siding contractors.

Economics

Jan 27, 2026

State-Level Employment Situation: December 2025

With few exceptions, year-over-year nonfarm employment levels were relatively stable across states at the end of 2025, ranging from a decline of 4.2 percent to a gain of 1.8 percent. Construction employment, however, showed considerably greater dispersion, with declines of up to 9.3 percent in some states and gains approaching 9.0 percent in others.

Economics

Jan 26, 2026

Pool Permitting Falls Lower in 2025

After a rapid expansion of residential swimming pool and spa construction following the pandemic, permit levels in the latest monthly index for December fell to their lowest level since 2020.

Economics

Jan 23, 2026

2025 Third Quarter State-Level GDP Data

In the third quarter of 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded nationally, with growth recorded across all states and the District of Columbia.