Congress’s Megabill Would Raise Energy Costs, Strain Electric Grid
A newly passed Senate bill would end key federal tax credits and programs supporting energy efficiency and clean vehicles, raising
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Economy
One of the biggest obstacles to building new CA housing has now vanished
California lawmakers passed a landmark bill that exempts most urban infill housing projects from the California Environmental Quality Act, removing
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Bill killing the solar tax credit is signed
President Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, ending the 30% federal residential solar tax credit
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The budget reconciliation bill undermines federal green building policy
A new federal law signed by President Trump repeals several long-standing clean energy tax incentives that supported green building investments,
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Energy Star Transition and Its Effect on NAHB Members
The Energy Star program, a longstanding voluntary energy efficiency initiative run by the EPA, may be at risk of elimination,
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May Private Residential Construction Spending Dips
Private residential construction spending declined by 0.5% in May, marking the fifth consecutive monthly drop, driven mainly by reduced investment
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Senate Passes Tax Bill With Many Wins for NAHB Members
The Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), a major tax and policy package that includes numerous
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Buyers Need a $17,000 Raise to Afford a Typical Home
Homeownership has become significantly less affordable for median-income families, who now need an additional $17,670 salary to afford a typical
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Is U.S. Lumber Self-Reliance Possible?
Lumber cost uncertainty has grown in 2025, driven by the threat of higher tariffs—particularly on Canadian softwood lumber—and stagnant U.S.
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USGBC Urges Senate to Reject Bill Threatening Energy
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is urging the Senate to reject a proposed budget bill that would eliminate key
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Navigating Housing’s Next Phase
As of mid-2025, the U.S. housing market faces ongoing economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and affordability challenges, with regional variations
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Commissioners discuss ‘green building’ incentives
Planning commissioners and Development Services Director Chad Minor are exploring ways to promote green building practices that support sustainability and
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Brigade’s Efforts Towards Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Living
In response to growing environmental concerns, the Brigade Group is leading efforts in the real estate sector to promote sustainable
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Single-Family Construction Apartment Boost in Smaller Metros
In early 2025, single-family home construction saw slight increases in smaller metro areas but declined in large metro counties, while
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House Prices Reach a New Peak, But Not Everywhere
By Mark Fleming In November 2023, the Real House Price Index (RHPI) leaped 11 percent on an annual basis. Affordability
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Finance is Shaping Homebuilding Today
Resolution and adaptability are key for builders to deliver a much-needed supply of homes By Michael Berke As builders strive
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2024 Housing Market Outlook
Though things are looking up, it’s not too hot, not too cold, but not quite right either By Mark Fleming
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Mortgage Rates Will Drop Below 6% This Year, Says Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored enterprise that purchases home loans from mortgage lenders, recently released a report predicting that mortgage rates
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