Podcast: Builder Sentiment Improves as Congress Looks to Approve Budget

Material Costs U.S. Cuts Duties on Canadian Lumber

Following its annual review, the U.S. Department of Commerce lowered antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber imports from about 35.16% to 24.75%.

Legal Supreme Court Leaves New York City’s SoHo/NoHo Arts Fee in Place

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a New York City law that requires certain property owners to pay a substantial fee to convert their properties to unrestricted residential use. NAHB filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to review the case.

Economics Labor Shortages a Growing Problem

Labor shortages in the home building industry are becoming more widespread, according to recent results from the NAHB/Well Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) survey.

Economics Inflation Accelerated in September

Higher energy prices pushed inflation to a four-month high in September, keeping pressure on the Fed as inflation has remained above its 2% target for more than five years.

Economics Existing Home Sales Increased in September

Existing home sales rose after three months of declines as improved inventory gave buyers more negotiating power. As buyers wait for rate relief, homes are sitting on the market longer and for-sale inventory reached the highest level in over a decade.