EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Advocacy Trump Administration Seeks Full Repeal of Roadless Rule

The Trump administration announced that it is seeking to fully rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (“Roadless Rule”), which bars road building on more than 44 million acres of federal forest land.

Economics Housing Affordability Worsens on Higher Mortgage Rates

After three consecutive quarters of modest improvement, housing affordability declined in the second quarter as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on the market.

Economics Short-Term Townhouse Construction Weakness

Second quarter 2026 data reveal softer conditions for townhouse construction as housing affordability challenges affect homebuyer demand, particularly in larger metropolitan markets.

Economics Flat Conditions for Custom Home Building

With overall single-family construction down almost 7% for the first seven months of 2026, custom home building has been a relative bright spot for the residential construction industry.

Economics Housing Starts Retreat on Market Headwinds

Housing starts fell in July as economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, labor shortages and elevated financing expenses continued to challenge builders.