2020 Housing Developments Podcasts

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss how the latest round of COVID relief will help NAHB members. Tobin also shares his prediction for the first pieces of legislation that will be prioritized by the Oval Office following the inauguration in late January.

On a special episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin are joined by the co-chairs of the influential Problem Solvers Caucus, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), to discuss potential COVID relief and the need for bipartisanship efforts in Congress.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the potential for another COVID relief package and other congressional developments before the end of the year, including a possible return of Portman-Shaheen. They also discuss the future of housing policy under a new administration.

CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the latest round of likely cabinet secretary picks for the Biden administration, the recent lumber tariff developments and the IBSx Virtual Experience.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the factors that will affect the landscape builders will face in the near term, including: record high builder confidence, policy referendums, control of Congress, Cabinet picks, and housing policy likely to be enacted by the next administration. Jerry and Jim also touch on the exciting opportunities in store with the virtual International Builders’ Show IBSx.

Wondering how the latest 2020 election news, including many media outlets calling the race for Joe Biden, might impact the home building industry? Listen as NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin give their take on the outcomes in races in Congress and for the White House. And, remember to subscribe to Housing Developments wherever you listen to podcasts.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin share their first thoughts after a very long night of watching election results roll in. House races, what the presidential hopefuls need to do to cinch the White House, and how a new administration could impact the home building industry.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin give their final thoughts before the Nov. 3 election, including the tight Senate and House races, what the presidential hopefuls need to do to cinch the White House, and how a new administration could impact the home building industry.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard explains the decision-making process behind the cancellation of the in-person 2021 International Builders’ Show (IBS), to be replaced by a virtual IBS experience. Learn more about IBS 2021.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss a very busy week of meetings with Administration officials on a variety of topics, including lumber prices and affordable housing. Jerry and Jim also address the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and offer their support for the president’s nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the recently-announced eviction moratorium, enforced by the CDC. They discuss how this moratorium will be harmful to renters and housing providers in the long term without effective rental assistance, and how Congress should take action to protect the housing industry. Plus, in a new election segment of the podcast, the hosts discuss the Arizona Senate race between incumbent Sen. Martha McSally and former space shuttle commander Mark Kelly.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss where both parties stand following the recent Democratic and Republican National Conventions, and what we can expect in the last two months before Election Day.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard updates listeners on how NAHB is working with the administration to tackle soaring lumber prices and looks at the impact of the presidential nominating conventions.

Jerry and Jim discuss Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden’s VP pick, and what a Biden-Harris White House could mean for home builders.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss what President Trump’s recent executive orders and memorandums could mean for Americans in the wake of COVID-19, how NAHB is responding to rising lumber prices, and how NAHB members can prepare themselves and their customers for hurricane season.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin return to the Housing Developments podcast to discuss the latest developments in Washington and around the country. Learn about how housing is poised to lead the economic recovery and what NAHB is doing to support home builders, home owners and renters five months into the coronavirus pandemic.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin welcome a very special guest: star political analyst, Charlie Cook. Founder, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report, Cook is a political analyst for NBC News and an NAHB alumnus. Listen to Cook discuss the inner workings of the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election and share his insights and forecasts for races across the board.

NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz provides members an update of the current economic outlook. To learn more about the effect of the coronavirus on the economy, visit eyeonhousing.org.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the April 16 Safety Stand Down, and residential constructions ‘essential’ status in the latest episode of the NAHB podcast Housing Developments.

NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz provides an update on our nation’s economy as it adapts to this new coronavirus environment.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard announces two new housing provisions from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency that were announced over the weekend.

NAHB Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin outlines the housing provisions in the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package passed by the Senate.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard, head of Government Affairs Jim Tobin and Chief Economist Rob Dietz provide updates on how the Federation is responding to the outbreak of the COVID-19 illness caused by novel coronavirus.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss upcoming energy code legislation with American Gas Association Vice President George Lowe.