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Housing Headlines

NAHB Weekly News Digest

Rules & Regulations 


Overtime Rule Doubles Salary Threshold

Regulation will take effect Dec. 1.


Court Makes Unusual Move with Clean Power Plan Rule

This rare change may signify the broad impact implementation of the rule could have on the U.S. economy.


Economics


Builder Confidence: The Song Remains the Same

Sentiment has held steady for four straight months.


Single- and Multifamily Starts Up in April

Housing production expected to ramp up moving forward.


On Capitol Hill


Senate Bill Would Expand Production of Affordable Homes

Measure would help preserve or create an additional 400,000 units over a 10-year period.


House HUD Funding Bill Contains NAHB-Supported Provision

Legislative language would delay HUD from implementing executive order on floodplains.


Business Matters


Security Concerns Invade Smart-Home Market

NAHB has created a guide to help builders navigate potential problem areas. 


3 Steps to Better Bids

This three-part course can help you beat the competition