Codes & Regulations

5 Minutes to Better Codes

Get in the game and take these simple, quick steps to keep codes affordable. 

FHA Eases Condo Owner-Occupancy Requirements

Rules lowered from 50% to 35% under certain conditions. 

Codes and Regulations

Untangling Codes in Michigan

This HBA knows how to partner with building officials for safer, more cost-effective codes and standards.

Court Wants Changes for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Decision preserves longstanding statuatory interpretation of marketing service agreements.

Growing Demand Will Support Expansion in New Home Sales

The Federal Reserve held short-term interest rates constant last month, as expected, but the next rate hike is likely not far away. NAHB predicts rates will rise at the Federal Open Market Committee's upcoming meeting in December, one year after the first rate increase of this cycle occurred.Despite these expected increases, mortgage rates should remain relatively low throughout the next few years, supporting continued growth in the demand for housing.

Unlike the recent slowing of existing home sales, new home sales should continue to expand. August recorded the second-highest annual rate of new, single-family home sales since the end of the recession. And the low inventory—currently at just a 4.6 months' supply—points to an uptick in construction ahead, consistent with the growing amount of confidence among builders.

Recent drops in both single-family and home improvement spending overshadowed record-breaking gains for multifamily construction.

BEA Releases a Third Estimate of GDP Growth

Market Trends

Construction Employment Growth by State

California, Florida and Colorado are among those with the biggest gains. 

Industry Insight

Building Systems Housing Summit Breaks New Ground

Systems-built housing builders, manufacturers and suppliers discuss the future of the industry.

New Home Sales Remain Solid in August

Year-to-date sales pace indicates housing recovery remains firmly on track.