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State & National Updates

Weekly News Digest of NAHB

Inside Washington


Builders Take to the Halls of Congress

More than 800 members speak out as one voice on housing.


Rep. Westerman's Forestry Bill a 'Win-Win-Win'

NAHB testifies on need to increase lumber production from federal lands.


Flawed Flood Insurance Bill Clears House Panel

NAHB opposes "new construction" provision.


NAHB Officers Hold Productive Talks with HUD Secretary

Agenda focuses on regulatory reform and housing affordability.


Economics


Builder Sentiment: Still Solid

Confidence levels have remained consistently sound in 2017.


Multifamily Decline Brings Overall Housing Starts Down 5.5% in May

On a year-to-date basis, single-family starts are still up 7.2%.

 

Codes

 

How to Comply with the 2018 Building Codes

Free webinar replay provides the answers.


New Guidance Helps Insulate You from Poor Walls and Attics

Tech Note offers best practices for optimal installation.