FinCEN Says Companies Do Not Have to File Beneficial Ownership Reports – For Now

Economics How Are Rising Costs Impacting the Cost of Single-Family Homes?

The housing industry is experiencing elevated costs across the board — from land to labor and building materials. NAHB’s Economics team is in the process of measuring how these rising costs impact the cost to build single-family homes. And we need your help.

Advocacy National Flood Insurance Program Extended Through Dec. 11

Congress passed a short-term continuing resolution extending funding at current levels for federal programs through Dec. 11.

Economics Shorter Apartment Construction Time in 2025

The average time needed to complete construction of a multifamily building after obtaining authorization edged down in 2025, according to the 2025 Survey of Construction (SOC) from the Census Bureau.

Economics Beating Expectations: U.S. Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August

The U.S. labor market rebounded in August, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 162,000 and upward revisions adding 55,000 jobs to June and July. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, as both employment and the labor force participation rate rose over the month.

Economics New vs. Existing Home Prices: What the National Median Misses

In the second quarter of 2026, the national median price for a new single-family home was $410,700, $25,000 lower than the national median price of an existing home, which stood at $435,700.