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Professional Women in Building Council

Jun 23, 2025

How Taylor Swift's Music is Influencing an NAHB PWB Council

Taylor Swift's music is resonating with members of an NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council thanks to a new leadership seminar diving in the deeper meanings of her lyrics.

Legal

Jun 20, 2025

NAHB Announces Latest Round of Legal Funding for HBA Lawsuits

At the 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting, the Legal Action Committee reviewed several funding requests that reflect the growing complexity and urgency of legal threats facing the home building industry and awarded grants in three cases.

Economics

Jun 23, 2025

Existing Home Sales Edge Higher in May

Existing home sales rose 0.8% in May but remained near historical lows, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Despite the modest increase, this marks the slowest pace for May since 2009. The sluggish sales suggest higher mortgage rates and elevated home prices continue to sideline buyers even with improved inventory conditions.

Economics

Jun 20, 2025

Single-family Construction Loan Volume Grows

Credit conditions for builders and developers eased in the first quarter of 2025 as the level of outstanding 1-4 family residential construction loans rose for the first time in two years, according to data released by FDIC.

Economics

Jun 18, 2025

The Fed Pause Continues

Reflecting most forecasters’ expectations for the June FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve continued its post-2024 pause for federal funds rate cuts, retaining a target rate of 4.5% to 4.25%.