EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Housing Finance

Jun 24, 2026

HUD Announces 14 Regulatory Changes to Help Lower Housing Costs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced 14 policy changes to its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family mortgage insurance program aimed at lowering costs, easing regulatory burdens, and improving affordability for Americans using FHA-insured mortgages.

Advocacy

Jun 24, 2026

NAHB Statement on President Trump Canceling Signing of Housing Bill

NAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement after President Trump canceled his plan to sign landmark housing legislation today.

Economics

Jun 24, 2026

Sawmill Output Slips as Capacity Continues to Decline

U.S. sawmill production fell in the first quarter, the second consecutive quarter of lower output according to the Federal Reserve G.17 Industrial Production report. Sawmill output has remained largely flat since 2023, after increasing in the post-pandemic period.

Economics

Jun 23, 2026

State-Level Employment Situation: May 2026

State labor market conditions remained mixed in May, with payrolls expanding in many states while job losses were concentrated in a smaller group of states and the District of Columbia (D.C.). Construction employment also continued to grow nationwide, although performance varied considerably across states.

Economics

Jun 22, 2026

Structural Demand Outpacing Supply: Jobs-to-Permits Ratios Highlight Housing Gap

Strong labor market growth continued to put pressure on the nation’s housing supply in 2024, as home building activity did not fully keep pace with demand driven by job gains. Comparing net new jobs with prior-year permitting activity helps show whether the pace of housing construction is keeping up with potential household formation and broader economic growth.