National Association of Home Builders

Washington, DC 20005

Company Overview

NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority

Company Details
Years in business:Since: 1942
Number of employees:201-500
1201 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
http//www.nahb.org
Phone:(202) 266-8200
Toll Free:(800) 368-5242
Fax:(202) 266-8400
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.
Articles & News
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 37 in December, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Builder Confidence Up 3 Points in December
The National Association of Home Builders' latest report says builder confidence is up.
December 18, 2023
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Building Material Prices Fall
The National Association of Home Builders is reporting a decline in construction building material prices.
October 12, 2022
Softwood lumber prices fell 23% in June after two years of volatility.
Lumber Prices Fall in June
Softwood lumber prices fell 23% in June after two years of volatility.
July 18, 2022
The National Association of Home Builders published an analysis today of how volatile lumber prices have significantly impacted home prices and rent.
Lumber Products Adding $14K to House Prices, $51 to Rent Since Pandemic
NAHB put out an analysis today showing that lumber price volatility is significantly impacting home sales and rent.
July 14, 2022
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Construction Sees Strong Hiring in June
In June, residential construction lost 4,100 jobs, and non-residential construction added 16,500 jobs.
July 13, 2022
Condojobsite
Single-family Housing Ended Strong as Multifamily Faltered in 2020
Single-family permits rose in all four regions of the U.S. in 2020, while multifamily permits saw declines.
February 17, 2021
Products & Press Releases
Hmi Oct
Builder Confidence Continues Record Climb
The housing market continues to be a bright spot for the economy, supported by increased buyer interest in the suburbs, exurbs and small towns.
October 19, 2020
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Private Residential Construction Spending Up 2% in July
Total private residential construction spending was up 2.0% for the month after four consecutive monthly decreases.
September 2, 2020
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Builder Confidence Jumps in June as Housing Rebound Gets Underway
Builder confidence climbs as housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery
June 17, 2020
April new home sales remained relatively flat compared to March, and the share of not-yet-started homes sold increased to 30%.
New US Home Sales Outperform April Forecasts
NAHB considers the fact that new home sales are 1.4% higher through April than the first four months of 2019 evidence that housing will be a leading sector in eventual US economic recovery
May 26, 2020
The housing rebound that began in the spring continues.
Single-family Home Builder Confidence Hits 20-month High
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has risen 13 points since the beginning of 2019 reflecting positive sentiment levels
October 16, 2019
Nahb Hmi June
Builder Confidence in Single-Family Homes Steady through Six Months of Decline
Single-family residential construction starts have fallen nearly 5% during the six consecutive months NAHB has measured strong builder sentiment
July 16, 2019
Videos & Resources
List of Improving Housing Markets in September 2013
PDF of an NAHB document listing the 291 housing markets listed as improving, and breakouts of metros newly added to or dropped from the list
September 9, 2013
NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index - August 2013
List of 247 US-metro housing markets whose housing starts, average home prices and employment have all been increasing for at least six months
August 7, 2013
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Construction News Tracker Video: Transportation Funding Discussions
Transportation funding needs are and will continue to be a topic of discussion as federal budgeting gains more attention, plus more industry news on the June 27 edition of Construction News Tracker
June 27, 2013
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Construction News Tracker Video: Lending Standards Begin to Ease
Easing of commercial business lending shows growth and a positive sign for the construction industry; plus more industry news on the May 30, 2013 edition of Construction News Tracker
May 30, 2013
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Video: Trenching & Excavation Safety
This excerpt from NAHB Construction Safety & Health's Trenching & Excavation Safety Video highlights the most common hazards associated with residential trenching and excavation.
July 5, 2012
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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 37 in December, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Builder Confidence Up 3 Points in December
The National Association of Home Builders' latest report says builder confidence is up.
December 18, 2023
Adobe Stock 306757510 Nomad Soul
Building Material Prices Fall
The National Association of Home Builders is reporting a decline in construction building material prices.
October 12, 2022
Softwood lumber prices fell 23% in June after two years of volatility.
Lumber Prices Fall in June
Softwood lumber prices fell 23% in June after two years of volatility.
July 18, 2022
The National Association of Home Builders published an analysis today of how volatile lumber prices have significantly impacted home prices and rent.
Lumber Products Adding $14K to House Prices, $51 to Rent Since Pandemic
NAHB put out an analysis today showing that lumber price volatility is significantly impacting home sales and rent.
July 14, 2022
Adobe Stock 252349402 Labor Pormezz
Construction Sees Strong Hiring in June
In June, residential construction lost 4,100 jobs, and non-residential construction added 16,500 jobs.
July 13, 2022
Condojobsite
Single-family Housing Ended Strong as Multifamily Faltered in 2020
Single-family permits rose in all four regions of the U.S. in 2020, while multifamily permits saw declines.
February 17, 2021
Hmi Oct
Builder Confidence Continues Record Climb
The housing market continues to be a bright spot for the economy, supported by increased buyer interest in the suburbs, exurbs and small towns.
October 19, 2020
Slide3
Private Residential Construction Spending Up 2% in July
Total private residential construction spending was up 2.0% for the month after four consecutive monthly decreases.
September 2, 2020
Bird S Eye View Of Three Houses 1546166
Builder Confidence Jumps in June as Housing Rebound Gets Underway
Builder confidence climbs as housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery
June 17, 2020
April new home sales remained relatively flat compared to March, and the share of not-yet-started homes sold increased to 30%.
New US Home Sales Outperform April Forecasts
NAHB considers the fact that new home sales are 1.4% higher through April than the first four months of 2019 evidence that housing will be a leading sector in eventual US economic recovery
May 26, 2020
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Southwest Led U.S. GDP Growth In 2019
While total gross domestic product was down from 2018, all states registered growth and 20 of 22 industry groups contributing to the increase
April 13, 2020
The housing rebound that began in the spring continues.
Single-family Home Builder Confidence Hits 20-month High
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has risen 13 points since the beginning of 2019 reflecting positive sentiment levels
October 16, 2019
Nahb Hmi June
Builder Confidence in Single-Family Homes Steady through Six Months of Decline
Single-family residential construction starts have fallen nearly 5% during the six consecutive months NAHB has measured strong builder sentiment
July 16, 2019
The overall trend for open construction jobs has been increasing since the end of the Great Recession.
Construction Job Openings Decline in May
The estimated number of job openings in the construction sector fell after reaching a post-Great Recession high in April
July 9, 2019
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Median Age of US Construction Workforce Increases to 42
Aging workers and ongoing labor shortage are major headwinds; unfilled jobs in the construction sector reached a post-Recession high in March
June 4, 2019
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Single-family Home Builder Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since October 2018
Builders are catching up after a wet winter and many characterize sales as solid
May 15, 2019
Construction job openings increased in March, consistent with tight labor availability for builders.The open position rate increased to 4.6% in March, also a cycle high.
Construction Job Openings Hit Post-Great-Recession High
The estimated number of job openings in the construction sector increased to 360,000 in March
May 8, 2019
Single-family home starts continue to be weak, but forecasts suggest stabilization followed by slight gains in the future.
Single-family Housing Starts Continue Weakness in March
Single-family starts were down 0.4% in March and 5.3% lower compared to 2018
April 23, 2019
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Single-family Home Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April
Builders report solid demand for new single-family homes but are also grappling with affordability concerns
April 16, 2019
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January Construction Jobs Openings Remain Near Cycle High
On a 12-month moving average basis, the open position rate for the construction sector increased to 3.7% - a post-recession high
March 18, 2019
The percentage of contractors reporting cost/availability of labor as a significant problem has steadily increased since 2011.
NAHB: Labor Will Be Contractors' Top Challenge in 2019
82% of builders cited cost/availability of labor as a significant problem on the January survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, the same as in 2018
March 18, 2019
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Multifamily Construction Spending Hits New Record High in December
Multifamily construction spending increased 3.1% to a $65.2 billion annual pace, reaching a record high
March 4, 2019
Multifamily Production Indexes
Multifamily Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Q4 2018
February 21, 2019
Two consecutive months of increases in the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index should hopefully alleviate some concerns over slowdown in residential activity.
Single-family Builder Confidence Gets a Boost in February
Bolstered by lower interest rates and rising consumer confidence, builder confidence rose four points to hit 62 on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index
February 19, 2019