Just One More Week
 
Industry Pulse Check Closes June 15. Learn more
 

The House That SHE Built Sold in Utah

Workforce Development
Published

The House That SHE Built, a new home in Saratoga Springs, Utah designed and built by an all-female crew, recently sold. The home sold for $675,000, and much of that money will be going to advance efforts to get more women in construction, thanks to the work of many volunteers and sponsors.

From the sale, $262,200 will be used to fund scholarships. Women can use the scholarship money for trade programs and certifications. The money also funds grants for women who need tools. They can also use the scholarships for childcare while interning or completing degrees.

Donations to several local charities total $87,400. One of the selected charities helps family victims of domestic abuse to get back on their feet. Another $87,400 will go toward education initiatives and future building events. One initiative is to work with local schools to promote building industry careers.

The home and the process of making it a reality inspired a recently published children’s book, The House that SHE Built. Highlighting professional and skilled tradeswomen, the goal of the book is to inspire the next generation of building professionals. Order your copy today.

The book is supported by industry leaders 84 Lumber and Andersen Windows and Doors. Proceeds benefit workforce development initiatives in the home building industry.

Subscribe to NAHBNow

Log in or create account to subscribe to notifications of new posts.

Log in to subscribe

Latest from NAHBNow

Resiliency | Environmental Issues | Disaster Response

Jun 10, 2026

NAHB Urges Long-Term NFIP Reauthorization, Warns Against Privatization

In a joint letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, NAHB and the National Association of Realtors urged the secretaries, as co-chairs of the FEMA Review Council, to act on four key items related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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.

View all

Latest Economic News

Economics

Jun 11, 2026

Residential Building Material Prices Rise at Highest Rate In Over Three Years

Wholesale prices of goods used in residential construction rose in May as energy prices continued to climb.

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.