EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Advocacy

Jun 10, 2026

Over 1,100 Housing Advocates Call on Congress to Address Affordability

More than 1,100 builders, remodelers and other housing industry professionals went to Capitol Hill today to call for congressional action to improve affordability and help builders to increase the production of affordable, attainable homes.

Codes and Standards

Jun 09, 2026

Connecticut Moves Toward 6-Year Building Code Cycle in Possible Trend

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed into law a bill that lays the groundwork to expand the state’s building code adoption cycle to every six years rather than the current three years.

Economics

Jun 10, 2026

Inflation Surpassed 4% in May

Inflation accelerated to a new three-year high in May, driven by continued increases in energy costs from the Iran war. Energy costs drove more than 60% of the monthly increase, with national gasoline prices jumping more than a dollar since the war began.

Economics

Jun 10, 2026

Home Building Regulatory Cost Burdens Increased 40% from 2021 to 2026

A new NAHB study shows that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for $131,734, or 26.4%, of the final price of a new single-family home built for sale. Of this amount, $46,795 is due to a higher price for the finished lot, attributable to regulations imposed during the lot’s development.

Economics

Jun 09, 2026

Existing Home Sales Increased in May

Existing home sales rose to a five-month high in May as more first-time buyers stepped back into the market. The share of first-time buyer reached 35% in May, the highest since June 2020. However, sales remained weak compared to historical norms, with still-tight inventory continued to push up home prices.