EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Digital Media

Jun 19, 2026

NAHB Members Featured Among Nation’s Top 200 Builders

The May/June 2026 issue of Pro Builder unveiled its annual Top 200 report, which ranks the leading home builders in the United States by 2025 revenue and includes insights about the top trends affecting the industry.

Economics

Jun 18, 2026

Harvard Housing Study Shows Affordability Hitting Demand for Home Purchases

While supply concerns are still weighing on housing affordability, a combination of soaring prices and economic uncertainty is dragging on housing demand, according to the annual State of Nation’s Housing report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).

Economics

Jun 18, 2026

Gains for Household Real Estate Assets

The market value of households’ real estate assets rose to a new high in the first quarter reaching $48.7 trillion, according to the most recent release of U.S. Federal Reserve Z.1 Financial Accounts. This level is 1.7% higher than in the fourth quarter and is 2.6% higher than a year ago.

Economics

Jun 17, 2026

A Laconic Statement: Hawkish Hold and New Plans from the Fed

With a new Fed Chair and plans for evolving operating strategies, the Federal Reserve maintained its target policy rate at the conclusion of the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. For the fourth consecutive meeting, the FOMC maintained the short-term federal funds rate at a top rate of 3.75%.

Economics

Jun 16, 2026

Housing Starts Weaken in May as Multifamily Construction Slows

Housing starts fell sharply in May, driven by a steep drop in multifamily construction. Meanwhile, single-family buildings also slipped amid high interest rates, rising construction costs and ongoing labor shortages.