feedhttps://www.nahb.org/blog/feedNAHBNow Blogs RSSFeeden{C4A81DCB-98DA-4E2C-B80A-67E67F3820A3}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/changing-the-conversation-about-the-skilled-tradesChanging the Conversation about the Skilled TradesMollie Elkman, author of The House That She Built, shares insights on how to reframe the conversation about careers in construction to attract more young people to the industry.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400{851EEF79-F770-45D8-847D-DC10583A476F}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/builder-sentiment-rises-above-breakeven-pointBuilder Sentiment Rises Above Breakeven PointBuilder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed three points to 51 in March, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. This is the highest level since July 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive monthly gain for the index. It is also the first time that the sentiment level has surpassed the breakeven point of 50 since last July. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400{36439A24-540C-41B6-98D0-A49A944BB78B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/january-2024-ytd-permitsStrong Rebound in Single-Family Permits to Start 2024In January 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year to date (YTD) nationwide reached 75,906 — an increase of 43.1% over the January 2023 level of 53,062.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400{4D92F8E0-231C-457B-8163-1004806C111F}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/ibs-leadership-meeting-highlightsWatch Video Highlights from the Leadership Meetings at the 2024 International Builders’ ShowNAHB members who were unable to join us in Las Vegas this February for the leadership meetings at the 2024 International Builders’ Show can watch some of the highlights on nahb.org.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:30:00 -0400{AAFD6790-E4E2-4FCC-900C-A110EEEF9DD2}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/differences-in-home-owner-rental-wealthWhat Are the Differences Between Home Owner and Renter Wealth?Homeownership plays an integral role in a household’s accumulation of wealth. Learn more about the role of homeownership, and the difference between home owner and renter household balance sheets across assets, debt and net worth.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400{2B6F04B7-9EF9-4A4F-B79A-6A5EDCB9E5DF}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/home-buyer-tax-creditNAHB Supports First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit LegislationNAHB-supported legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate that would create a refundable tax credit up to $15,000 for first-time home buyers.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400{C992F1D6-72B3-40F1-BF73-6674D9AC1A5E}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/pergolas-the-new-essential-in-home-buildingPergolas: The New Essential in Home BuildingThe allure of outdoor living has never been stronger, with home builders seeking to meld luxury with practicality to cater to a new generation of home owners. At the forefront of this outdoor trend lies the pergola — a structure that effortlessly straddles comfort and sophistication. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400{26999B5C-7C9A-4ACF-98DC-E7D4D01873B3}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/nhe-help-grantNHE Awards Grants to 3 Universities to Promote Workforce Development and GrowthThe Homebuilding Education Leadership Program (HELP) has invested more than $5.9 million in grants to 47 colleges and universities nationwide to increase the number of qualified graduates entering the home building industry. Learn more about this year’s HELP grant recipients.<br/>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400{B7F1B1D4-2A3D-42F5-A8D8-D8BFB2437938}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/state-by-state-job-growth-januaryJob Growth Continues to be Strong Across Most StatesNonfarm payroll employment increased across most of the country in January. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 229,000, following a gain of 290,000 jobs in December.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400{C4830ABF-F548-47BB-A4CB-018A54EA3836}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/NAHBs-Most-Successful-Member-Recruiter-Honored-for-Milestone-AchievementNAHB’s Most Successful Member Recruiter Honored for Milestone AchievementS. Robert August, founder and president of North Star Synergies, recently surpassed 5,000 Spike credits -- which are awarded after a member joins the Federation or renews their membership -- making him the most successful recruiter in NAHB history.<br/><br/>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400{D78EBBC8-C169-40B2-B246-5E9CDB5B3317}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/biden-budget-proposalBiden’s Budget Includes Several New Housing ProposalsPresident Biden today proposed a $7.3 trillion budget for fiscal year 2025, which runs from Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2025, that includes several tax hikes as well as many housing provisions designed to increase the housing supply and reduce housing costs.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:45:00 -0400{29FA3996-3F15-465E-9FD0-3BF784DE5FAC}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/sec-fudge-retirementStatement from NAHB Chairman Carl Harris on Retirement of HUD Secretary Marcia FudgeNAHB Chairman Carl Harris, a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., today issued the following statement after U.S. HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge announced she is retiring from her Cabinet position effective March 22.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:56:00 -0400{E9F1E8D3-D641-456F-9335-6CDC621A6900}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/nahb-calls-on-senate-to-pass-tax-billNAHB Calls on Senate to Pass Tax BillThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on the Senate today to move quickly to pass the American Families and Workers Act of 2024, legislation that would expand the federal child tax credit and enact a number of other business- and housing-related provisions.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400{B9FC62B2-79C5-4485-BF62-A6B8E01BC78A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/how-to-hire-more-women-in-constructionHow to Hire More Women into Construction RolesA builder shares insights on how companies can recruit and retain talented women.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400{3F50C865-3CD9-4B81-9AFC-20FAD213C70A}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/appropriations-billCongress Averts Partial Government Shutdown, Approves $70B for HUDCongress has approved its Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies fiscal year 2024 funding bill, and the measure includes $70.07 billion for HUD.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -0500{7CD0B354-5D60-4B95-93A4-7B57F334C4C0}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/gopal-ahluwalia-obitNAHB Mourns Passing of Former Staff Member Gopal AhluwaliaNAHB mourns the passing of Gopal Ahluwalia, a longtime NAHB staff member, on March 3. He was 94.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500{4AC3DEC4-7507-464F-B6BD-150B3E61E327}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/codes-monthly-update-march-2024Codes Front and Center in NAHB’s Monthly UpdateThe March 2024 Monthly Update provides top-line information on housing economics and the housing priorities for the Federation.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500{1724EC1F-2DC9-459C-AB54-70579F55F714}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/podcast-chairman-goals-2024Podcast: NAHB Chairman Weighs In on SOTU, Goals for 2024On the latest episode of the NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by 2024 NAHB Chairman Carl Harris, who was in Washington, D.C., to attend the State of the Union address following an immensely successful International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500{B3E969DD-E3BF-4229-A980-EDFF8915F184}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/nahb-commends-bidens-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-proposal-plan-to-strengthen-lihtcNAHB Commends Biden’s First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Proposal, Plan to Strengthen LIHTCNAHB applauds President Biden for proposing a comprehensive housing plan in his State of the Union address that would help ease the nation’s housing affordability woes and enable more hardworking families to achieve homeownership and rental housing opportunities.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:42:39 -0500{3117FDD5-0BA9-4AE8-8038-FDED0C12A4DE}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/statement-from-nahb-chairman-carl-harris-on-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-addressStatement from NAHB Chairman Carl Harris on President Biden’s State of the Union AddressNAHB Chairman Carl Harris attended tonight’s State of the Union address and issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s remarks.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:13:40 -0500{99EA83D7-21C3-4A06-BC68-05CFA3438D46}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/broad-coalition-of-housing-groups-cautions-white-house-over-anti-housing-affordability-regulationsBroad Coalition of Housing Providers and Lenders Cautions White House Over Anti-Housing Affordability RegulationsTen associations representing America’s housing providers, lenders and residents today sent a letter to the White House urging caution over a series of counterproductive regulations that would hurt consumers and ultimately exacerbate the shortage of affordable housing nationwide. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:56:14 -0500{C2752704-37DB-4EE2-9829-504640F52A04}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/nahb-urges-supreme-court-to-revive-nondelegation-doctrineNAHB Urges Supreme Court to Revive Nondelegation DoctrineNAHB continues its involvement with Allstates Refractory Contractors, LLC, v. Su, et al. — a case challenging the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s delegation of lawmaking power to OSHA as unconstitutional — as it heads to the U.S. Supreme Court. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:30:00 -0500{E5CA458C-D6EF-44EB-896C-E01CD8C17696}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/nahbs-best-in-american-living-awards-showcase-top-design-trends--for-2024NAHB’s Best in American Living™ Awards Showcase Top Design Trends for 2024More than 135 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling and community projects were honored last week at the 2023 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) ceremony during the 2024 International Builders’ Show, hosted NAHB in Las Vegas. The awards are sponsored by Smeg, and the media partner is Professional Builder.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:02:44 -0500{971E42A0-DE2E-4A19-97D3-8392A0E61CE8}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/Project-Managing-Tips-to-Increase-Your-Professional-ValueProject Management Tips to Increase Your Professional ValueStandout projects managers are in high demand. Learn the essential tools and key strategies to complete projects on time and under budget in NAHB’s upcoming March online education courses.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500{C0D7394F-C50E-4C33-AC4D-74D3F16C3F4F}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/nahb-announces-best-in-american-living-awards-winnersNAHB Announces Best in American Living Awards WinnersNAHB announced the winners of the 2023 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show held last week in Las Vegas. There were 135 platinum, gold and silver award winners, along with seven best in region winners and a WOW award winner. The awards are sponsored by SMEG.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500{D7D0B255-F6DF-4ED7-86CC-4C212FF30E0C}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/home-price-gains-in-decemberHome Price Gains Continued in DecemberNational home prices continued to increase, hitting a new all-time high in December. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500{6A050421-D202-4111-BBD0-4A9027618BA6}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/single-family-production-shows-signs-of-stirring-across-the-nationSingle-Family Production Shows Signs of Stirring Across the NationLed by larger urban metro markets, single-family growth rates are showing signs of a turnaround as moderating mortgage rates and a lack of existing inventory are contributing to a gradual upward trend, according to the latest findings from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) for the fourth quarter of 2023.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:01:25 -0500{0D61BB68-D842-4126-BBFD-E6EC3BC83AA7}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/nahb-announces-best-of-ibs-winners-at-international-builders-showNAHB Announces Best of IBS Winners at International Builders’ ShowNAHB named the winners of its 11th annual Best of IBS™ Awards during the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas last week. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the final day of the show.<br/>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500{19E209F1-E268-4B04-A405-D5EEBCD70B46}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/career-change-construction-leads-to-successCareer Change to Construction Leads to Professional SuccessErica Leatham and Allison King, members of the HBA of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties, started careers in different fields and are now role models for other women in the residential construction industry.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500{9B8003A7-FEE8-4F75-BD0F-F873FA88004B}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/icc-governmental-voting-deadlineLocal Code Officials Have Until March 8 to Apply For or Renew ICC Voting PrivilegesThe International Code Council’s 2024-2026 code development cycle is officially underway.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500{4E5871FC-7B12-4BFB-889A-6B7ABD580506}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/podcast-ibs2024-wrapPodcast: Live from the Biggest IBS in 15 YearsHousing Developments comes live from the IBS show floor on the final day of the largest International Builders’ Show in 15 years.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500{10909573-D3D9-40F4-B8AC-C9F9B14BB184}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/03/congress-averts-shutdownCongress Averts Partial Government ShutdownTo buy time to get a long-term budget deal, Congress passed a short-term continuing resolution that will keep the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and about 20% of the rest of the government funded an additional week through March 8. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500{0144AD03-88BB-416C-9DDC-3EFCBAB63211}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/2024-international-builders-show-attracts-largest-attendance-in-15-years2024 International Builders’ Show Attracts Largest Attendance in 15 YearsMore than 76,000 builders, remodelers, developers and other home building professionals filled the exhibit halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted the 80th NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world, Feb. 27-29. Photo credit: Oscar Einzig PhotographyThu, 29 Feb 2024 19:30:00 -0500{6DDD59AF-11B4-464D-A3DD-BBA95F80CB8F}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/colorado-builder-and-remodeler-elected-to-leadership-of-nahbColorado Builder and Remodeler Elected to Leadership of NAHBBob Peterson, a Fort Collins, Colo.-based remodeler and home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the construction field, today was elected 2024 third vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the conclusion of the leadership meetings held during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:30:00 -0500{7A2609FA-0B4D-4D49-B050-9E49DBBC2805}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/ohio-builder-elected-second-vice-chairman-of-nahbOhio Builder Elected Second Vice Chairman of NAHBBill Owens, a Worthington, Ohio-based, remodeler and home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the residential construction industry, today was elected as the 2024 second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the conclusion of the leadership meetings held during the NAHB International Builders$rsquo; Show in Las Vegas.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:03:00 -0500{3721E181-FA41-423C-AB07-297A8CFB048C}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/north-carolina-builder-elected-second-vice-chairman-of-nahbNorth Carolina Builder Elected First Vice Chairman of NAHBBuddy Hughes, a Lexington, N.C.-based home builder and developer with more than 45 years of experience in the home building industry, today was elected as the 2024 first vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the conclusion of the leadership meetings held during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0500{9605360D-A762-4795-9817-AAE680C0642A}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/kansas-builder-elected-chairman-of-nahbKansas Builder Elected Chairman of NAHBCarl Harris, a Wichita, Kan.-based small volume spec and custom home builder with more than 40 years of experience in the home building, remodeling and light commercial construction industry, today was elected as the 2024 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the conclusion of the association’s leadership meetings during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500{E151553A-69F1-4B88-AC74-82F2220A9832}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/nations-home-builders-elect-leadership-for-2024Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2024Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four senior officers to top leadership positions within the federation at the conclusion of its leadership meetings held during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:30:00 -0500{4658259E-E706-4119-A6D3-F359B7B4D60A}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/international-builders-show-and-kitchen-bath-industry-showInternational Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show to Extend Co-Location Agreement Through 2030The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years through 2030.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500{D51ED585-C8DB-4AAA-83BC-FBD56C67A475}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/nahb-recognizes-top-remodeling-achievementsNAHB Recognizes Top Remodeling Achievements at Remodeling Awards CelebrationThe National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recognized the best in craftsmanship, innovation and excellence in remodeling projects at the NAHB Remodeling Awards celebration held on Wednesday, Feb. 28 during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Awards were given across a variety of categories including entire home renovation, kitchen remodel, bath remodel, outdoor and creative use living spaces.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500{DC43C03D-7D1D-4D55-82F9-9FDD0D3F7932}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/top-design-trends-for-2024Better, Not Bigger, Homes Among Top Design Trends for 2024Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home continues to inch smaller — dropping from 2,479 square feet in 2022 to 2,411 square feet in 2023, the smallest average size in 13 years — to match home buyer preferences for less square footage. According to NAHB’s latest What Home Buyers Really Want study, home buyers are looking for homes around 2,070 square feet, compared to 2,260 20 years ago.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:30:00 -0500{944CE7E8-ABF5-442E-A23A-A75C683A939F}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/nahb-recognizes-top-industry-achievementsNAHB Recognizes Top Industry Achievements at The Nationals Awards Gala The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored outstanding residential real estate sales, marketing and design, individual achievement and global excellence at the National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as “The NationalsSM”). The Nationals, sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, were presented during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500{B928DA7E-81FD-4DCC-91CE-341AD3CE3555}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/nahb-recognizes-leaders-in-residential-construction-safetyNAHB Recognizes Leaders in Residential Construction SafetyToday the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named the recipients of the 18th annual NAHB/Builders Mutual Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) for their commitment to exemplary safety and health programs in the residential construction industry. The 2023 SAFE Awards winners were honored at a ceremony held during the 2024 International Builders’ Show.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500{9D79D49E-1491-4885-8F93-924A4FBA9F75}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/multifamily-housing-market-will-decline-in-2024Multifamily Housing Market Will Decline in 2024 while Remodeling Market Will Hold SteadyMultifamily starts are predicted to decline in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will hold steady this year.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:45:00 -0500{444D348A-282A-412B-A5E5-6E1D1281D18F}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/single-family-starts-will-rise-in-2024Single-Family Starts will Rise in 2024 but Supply-Side Challenges PersistWhile higher interest rates pushed single-family starts down in 2022 and 2023, production should move on a gradual upward path in 2024 as the Federal Reserve is on track to cut rates during the second half of the year with inflation slowing, according to economists speaking at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas today.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:30:00 -0500{5CBDC368-C287-48FA-AC97-04507437372E}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/home-builders-and-remodelers-embrace-greener-practicesHome Builders and Remodelers Embrace Greener Practices, Surpassing 2019 LevelsToday, Dodge Construction Network and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) unveiled the latest findings from the <em>Building Sustainably: Green & Resilient Single-Family Homes 2024 SmartMarket Brief</em>. As the latest in a series of studies conducted by Dodge and NAHB, this comprehensive report showcases a remarkable uptick in the adoption of green building products and practices, signaling a dynamic shift toward sustainability among home builders and remodelers. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500{6B17A914-D26E-494B-A180-5BB1AAF7B727}https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/02/nahb-unveils-the-official-show-home-of-ibs-2024NAHB Unveils the Official Show Home of IBS 2024The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Professional Builder magazine, unveiled the official show home of the International Builders’ Show (IBS): The New American Home® 2024.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500{21F86901-6107-46E9-8F8E-023ECF55F4E5}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/02/new-home-sales-up-in-januaryNew Home Sales Up at the Start of 2024Sales of newly built, single-family homes in January increased 1.5% to a 661,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in December. The pace of new home sales in January is up 1.8% from a year ago.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500{A3197FB9-540D-42D9-B38C-6A2716D197A4}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/02/SKS-Competition-BlogNAHB Announces Membership Recruitment WinnersFor their efforts, all winners will be rewarded with a trip to the New York City area, which includes an opportunity to experience Signature Kitchen Suite’s all-new Skyline Showroom. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500{14EF3BB2-056C-40F0-873A-72678766BF70}https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/02/student-chapter-partnership-leads-to-hiresStudent Chapter Partnership Leads to New Hires in the TradesEastern Idaho HBA members generously donate time and money to train, inspire and mentor students enrolled in Technical Careers High School, an NAHB Student Chapter in Idaho Falls. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500