State & National Updates
Monday Morning Briefing
Presidential Campaigns
Trump Vows to Cut Burdensome Regulations
GOP candidate talks housing in address to NAHB Board of Directors.
Housing Creates Jobs, Says Top Clinton Economic Advisor
Gene Sperling lays out Hillary Clinton's housing agenda to association leaders.
Charlie Cook Predicts a Tight Race
Political pundit believes a strong GOP voter turnout will be the difference maker.
Industry Insight
The Key to Cost-Effective Building Codes
NAHB Chairman Ed Brady shows members how they can help reduce excessive regulations.
New American Remodeled Home Focuses on Efficiency
Renovated showhome will consume less than half the energy of the original.
News Plug Helps Make Sales, Recruit Members
Media outreach to HBAs results in positive outcomes for builders.
Economics
Rising Prices Affect Housing Affordability in 2nd Quarter
Housing Opportunity Index remains fairly high.
Slab Foundations, Two-Story Homes Still Dominate
NAHB sheds more light on the details of today's new homes.