POPULARITY
Today, I want to dive into something incredibly important as we close out 2025, and more importantly, gear up for 2026. This is something that every single designer needs to understand if they want long-term stability, profitability, and relevance in this industry. So today, we're going to unpack a brand new analysis from NAHB that just dropped. And honestly, it confirms something I've been saying on this podcast for years. Mentioned in this episode: Access the full video interview with Elana Steele of Steele Appliance here: https://www.reneedevignierdesign.com/appliance Find the full shownotes at: https://devignierdesign.com/remodeling-surge-designers-cant-ignore
Discover why concrete is the material of choice for resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective homebuilding in this episode of Concrete Credentials. Host Shamim Rashid-Sumar sits down with Buddy Hughes, NAHB's 2025 Chairman of the Board, who shares his journey from homebuilder to industry advocate. Buddy offers expert perspectives on the benefits of concrete, discusses the latest resilient construction practices and explains how innovation is helping the industry tackle challenges like extreme weather and rising insurance costs. Tune in to gain valuable insights into why concrete remains the go-to material for strength, durability and efficiency across the construction industry.
Housing Developments welcomes two economists, Danielle Hale of Realtor.com and Robert Dietz of NAHB, to discuss the outlook for the housing market in the face of the good (market demand), the bad (additional tariffs), and the ugly (gov't shutdown).
Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news markets now universally expect the American central bank to cut rates tomorrow by -25 bps.But today, the overnight dairy auction brought a much better result than expected with the declines for both WMP and SMP nowhere near as sharp as indicated by the earlier derivatives pricing. That will very much ease the pressure on any farm gate payout forecasts. The detail is interesting. There was notably softer demand from China for WMP, but that was countered by stronger SE Asian demand. Cheddar cheese prices rose because of some unexpected demand from North America, But mozzarella prices dived -9.6% on weak Chinese demand. Overall prices slipped just -0.8% in USD, but there were down a sharpish -2.9% in NZD as the greenback took a tumble overnight.Meanwhile, US retail sales rose in August and by a little more than expected. They were up +5.0% after a +4.1% rise in July. But this data is not inflation-adjusted in the way that other countries report. We will have to wait for sales volume data later in the month.And US industrial production rose in August too, but only up +0.1% from the prior month and only after a -0.4% revised fall in July. Year-on-year it is up +0.9%, about average for 2025, but hardly evidence of manufacturing reshoring.Homebuilder sentiment was flat in August as reported by the NAHB survey. It is remaining at the very low levels we have seen since May, and very much lower than this time last year. They are pinning their hopes on Fed rate cut(s) delivering a changed outlook.And staying in the US, crypto giant Binance looks like its lobbying and support of Trump will see the US Justice Department drop a key oversight requirement in its US$4.3 bln settlement of allegations that it didn't do enough to prevent money laundering. So, pay the money, get no oversight, and go back to enabling money laundering. A real Trump-type deal.Meanwhile, Canadian CPI inflation rose from 1.7% in July to 1.9% in August, a lesser rise than was anticipated. Meanwhile there was a rather sharp fall in housing starts there in August, down -16% from July to 245,791 units from a revised 293,537 in July and well below market expectations of 277,500. But they were still +10% higher than year-ago levels. A rate cut is coming in Canada tomorrow too.In China, there are some signs that Beijing's stimulus could be working. Steel output not only stopped falling, it actually picked up in the first two weeks of September, defying downbeat expectations. And iron ore prices rose too recently.In the EU, industrial production rose more than anticipated in July, although the expectations aren't high.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.03%, down -1 bp from yesterday at this time. The price of gold will start today at US$3,686/oz, up +US$7 from yesterday.American oil prices are up +US$1 at just over US$64.50/bbl, with the international Brent price firmish just over US$68.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is at just on 59.9 USc and up +20 bps from yesterday. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 89.6 AUc. Against the euro we are down -20 bps at 50.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just over 66.7, little-changed from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$116,480 and up +1.3% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has again been low at just under +/- 0.8%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.
Jen Barkan is here with a remix! Drawing on last year's interview with Lisa Parrish, Chief Creative Chick with Team PMP - Peter Mayer Productions, Jen reminds listeners that the Nationals are upon us! The Nationals is the NAHB's premier awards event. Jen dives into all the insider details that will help you shine when submitting for this prestigious award.Note: last year's deadline is referenced in this episode, but the current 2025 deadline to apply is October 6th. Key Points includeWhat categories of awards are available for Online SalesWhy you should consider applyingInsider tips on the submission processSkills Check! Research The NationalsHave a discussion with your manager to see if this is something you are able to apply for! For more resources and information on the NAHB National awards, visit www.thenationals.com.
Sam Rashkin was my first guest on the buildCAST and he graciously agreed to speak with me again. If you don't know Sam personally, you probably know of Sam as he has presented hundreds, if not thousands, of workshops and seminars to the construction industry that continually is interested I what he has to say. After a long career as a licensed architect and serving on the national steering committees for the U.S. Green Building Councils (USGBC) LEED for Homes program as well as a number of other endeavors to promote better construction, Sam becoming most well-known as the National Director, visionary, and leading influencer on the team that put the EnergyStar for New Homes Program on the map. His fingerprints are also on the EPA's WaterSense label and Indoor airPLUS program as well as the NAHB's Green Building Guidelines. At the end of Sam's career in Government Sam moved from the EPA to the DOE to help broaden the adoption of DOE's Zero Energy Ready Homes Program. Sam is a thought leader in the construction industry as demonstrated in his books Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry and Housing 2.0 a Disruption Survival Guide, which is one reason it is always such a pleasure to speak with him anytime I have the opportunity.Sam Rashkin on LinkedInSam's Writing/Blog on Green BuilderBooks by Sam RashkinEnergyStar
NAHB explores how the rest of the year looks as Congress gets ready to return to Washington next week. Plus, what does the "Trump Economy" look like?
The Land Podcast - The Pursuit of Land Ownership and Investing
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Connor Lokar, an Economist and keynote speaker from ITR Economics. We discuss: Don't rely on news; it often spins data to fit narratives Focus on leading indicators like the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Builder sentiment impacts housing market trends; check the NAHB index Current market shows signs of a buyer's market due to rising inventory Interest rates will likely remain high, affecting buyer affordability Land prices typically rise; waiting for a dip may not be wise Historical data shows land values are resilient during economic downturns Prepare for potential economic downturns in the early 2030s Wealth transfer from boomers may face increased taxation Investing in land can be a hedge against inflation and a way to create memories And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
US equities were little changed in uneventful Monday trading. Geopolitics dominated the headlines following last Friday's Trump-Putin summit. August's NAHB homebuilder sentiment index came in at 32, down from 33 in July and below consensus for 34.
Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news that attention will now turn to the annual Fed meeting in Jackson Hole, WO. This year Fed boss Powell is not only trying to balance US monetary policy settings between rising inflation pressures and a basically stable (and good) labour market, he also has to contend with a unstable fiscal policies and political pressure, with two and soon to be three voting members who want to appease the "low rate" President. He is earning his keep at present, and this summer forum will be a way for him to make his case.Special attention will be on his comments about rate cut prospects, something markets have mostly priced in for the September 18 meetings. Currently, analysts expect Powell to be coy about his signals for a rate cut.But on the current data front in the US, their housebuilding industry remains quite glum. The NAHB index of sentiment in the sector is near a record low, only worse during one month in the pandemic. And the July retreat was not expected. Builder sentiment has now been in negative territory for 16 consecutive months and their key problem is costs, induced recently by tariff taxes, and keeping new housing basically unaffordable for new buyers.But north of the border, its quite a different situation. Canadian housing starts hit a three year high in July, up +3.7% from June which was also a very strong month. The Canadians are tackling their housing affordability issue with a strong push for more supply. The key gains are with multi-unit housing in Montreal and the Prairie Provinces.It is not something we have reported on before, but India is now releasing monthly unemployment data. Previously it was quarterly and the latest release shows this key metric at 4.2% in July, which is a record low since records started in 1995. Nothing like an expanding economy to pull down the jobless rates.Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell -4.6% year-on-year in July, reversing a downwardly revised +12.9% surge in June and establishing a yoyo pattern. This marked the third decline so far this year and the steepest contraction since October 2024, due to a fall in non-electronic exports, especially to the US (-48%) but also China -12%). Perhaps more worrying, near neighbours Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia all bought significantly less in July.In China, the $2 bln trade in dairy products from the EU to China is under investigation by political authorities as part of pressures China is exerting as countermeasures for EU restrictions on China. Now the Chinese are drawing out the pressure with another extension to the probe, due to "complexity" in the case.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.34%, up +2 bps from yesterday at this time.The price of gold will start today at US$3,333/oz, essentially unchanged from yesterday.American oil prices have firmed slightly to be just under US$63.50/bbl with the international Brent price under US$66.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is at just on 59.2 USc and unchanged from yesterday. Against the Aussie we have firmed +20 bps to 91.2 AUc. Against the euro we are also up +20 bps at 50.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 67, and up +20 bps.The bitcoin price starts today at US$116,576 and down -1.2% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just under +/-1.4%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.
In this episode of Your Project Shepherd, Curtis Lawson sits down with Bob Peterson—Second Vice Chairman of NAHB and founder of Associates in Building and Design. With over 40 years of experience, Bob shares the journey from building homes in Colorado to leading one of the most influential construction organizations in the U.S. Learn how to build a company that can thrive without you, the role of national advocacy, and what younger builders need to succeed in today's market. If you're in residential construction, remodeling, or leadership—this episode is packed with practical, hard-earned wisdom.
Are they just giving up? A new report appears to show home sellers are sick of having to lower the price of their house over and over again and are just pulling out of the market. Is that happening here? Also, today's NAHB data shows homebuilders are slashing prices. Coming up on the Jon Sanchez Show at 3pm, we'll see if this is a trend, and what you can do if your home is not selling at the price you want.
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news Canada has conceded it has lost its dairy dispute with New Zealand.But first in the US, actual initial jobless claims in the US rose sharply to 261,000 from the previous week but that was less than seasonal factors would have suggested. There are now 2,017,000 people on these benefits, +4% more than year ago levels and the most in four months.After three down months, the Philly Fed factory survey recovered in July. New order intakes rose. But also rising was the prices firms paid for their inputs and what they charged their customers. 'Safe' behind a tariff wall, these firms are showing the expected reactions, ones that will make them internationally uncompetitive.Also rising were US retail sales in June. This also came after two retreating months, and was not expected. Year on year these sales are up +3.7% of which car sales rose +5.3%. Other than vehicles, the rise was +3.3% and still quite positive. However 2.7% of that can be accounted for by CPI inflation.US factory activity and retail sales may be rising but business inventories are not. And that is a resilient sign.One sector not showing any resilience is their house-building sector. The NAHB sentiment survey shows it remains at a low ebb, down near its 2022 lows. Affordability issues remain at the heart of the sector's woes, and they are hardly likely to improve as tariff-taxes flow through.In Canada, they have quietly conceded they have lost their dairy access dispute with New Zealand and will now honour the CPTPP treaty agreements. Although the US is not party to this dispute, the MFN clauses in its USMCA Agreement probably mean wider access for others to the Canadian dairy market.Across the Pacific and continuing its yoyo pattern, Singapore's June exports jumped. In fact they rose +14.3% from May to be +13% higher than year-ago levels.In Australia, their June labour market softened. They were expecting a jobs gain of +20,000 but only got +2,000. Their jobless rate ticked up to 4.3%. As a result, financial market pricing for an RBA rate cut on August 12 have risen.And inflation expectations in Australia are staying stubbornly high - although not as high in July as they were in June. The Melbourne Institute's Survey of Consumer Inflationary and Wage Expectations came in with inflation expectations at 4.7% which was down from June's 5.0% but apart from that still its highest since mid 2023. Expected wage growth fell slightly in July and remains relatively weak.A softening labour market but very high inflation expectations (and a frothy real estate market), will all make the RBA's assessments very difficult.More globally, container freight rates fell -2.6% last week from the prior week to be -55% lower than year-ago levels. But those year-ago levels were unusually boosted by Red Sea tensions. Currently, outbound rates from China are the weak spots in this market. Bulk cargo rates rose a sharp +34% last week to be back to year-ago levels. To be fair these current overall levels are basically 'average' over the past 35 years (so in inflation-adjusted terms they are very low).The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.47%, little-changed from yesterday at this time. Wall Street is firmer today with the S&P500 up +0.6%, enough to claim a new record high. Good corporate earnings are driving the mood.The price of gold will start today at US$3,336/oz, down -US$18 from yesterday at this time.American oil prices are up +US$1 at US$67.50/bbl while the international Brent price is now just under US$69.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.3 USc and down -25 bps from this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we are up +30 bps at 91.4 AUc. Against the euro we are also up +10 bps at 51.2 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 67.2, and unchanged.The bitcoin price starts today at US$119,100 and essentially unchanged from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest, at just on +/-1.1%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again on Monday.
On Housing Developments, NAHB delves into the specifics of the Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for the housing industry and small businesses.
Housing Developments welcomes NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz and Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert for a mid-year check in on key economic indicators and NAHB policy priorities driving home building for the rest of 2025.
En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más relevantes antes de la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street cae por tensión geopolítica y espera al FOMC: Futuros a la baja: $SPX -0.5%, $US100 -0.6%, $INDU -0.6%. Bonos mixtos: $US10Y en 4.45% (-1 pb), $US2Y en 3.96% (-2 pb). El conflicto Israel–Irán escala tras la eliminación del jefe militar iraní Ali Shadmani. Ayer el mercado rebotó por rumores de negociación, pero fueron desmentidos por Al Jazeera. Trump dejó el G7 antes de tiempo, elevando la incertidumbre. Hoy se publican ventas minoristas (-0.5% M/M esperado), núcleo (+0.2%), y el índice NAHB (36 pts). Mañana decide la Fed. • Archer Aviation se consolida como líder en eVTOL: $ACHR recaudó $850M adicionales tras una orden ejecutiva que impulsa taxis aéreos en EE.UU., elevando su liquidez a ~$2B. Presentará su modelo Midnight en el Paris Air Show y será proveedor oficial en los JJ.OO. de LA 2028. Colabora con el DOT, la FAA y la Casa Blanca. Inversores clave: $STLA, $BLK, $UAL, $BA y $PLTR. • Celsius sube por upgrade y momentum de Alani Nu: $CELH +3.9% tras mejora de TD Cowen a “Buy” con PT de $55. La firma destaca la recuperación de la marca principal y el éxito de Alani Nu, con ventas escaneadas creciendo >100%. Se espera que $CELH aproveche la red de distribución de $PEP y pueda integrar a Alani Nu al sistema. • OpenAI firma contrato de $200M con el Pentágono: OpenAI desarrollará prototipos de IA avanzada para seguridad nacional en el marco del nuevo programa “OpenAI for Government”, que incluye una versión gubernamental de ChatGPT. El acuerdo, respaldado por $MSFT, refuerza la expansión de OpenAI hacia el sector público. Colaboran también con Anduril en tecnología militar autónoma. Una jornada marcada por tensiones globales, avances tecnológicos clave y expectativa por la reunión del FOMC. ¡No te lo pierdas!
NAHB Members Meet in DC to Advance Housing Strategy by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
For the last two years, Ian has traveled to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builder Show taking detailed notes and bringing that information back to his local market. In this episode, Ian & Matt talk through the highlights and top takeaways. They cover marketing for custom home builders and remodelers to utilizing professional service agreements. You don't want to miss this episode!
With Job Corps operations ceasing, Housing Developments looks at the landscape for construction training programs in the absence of this critical program. Also, hear the latest about NAHB's Legislative Conference next week.
The Big Beautiful Bill is the hot topic in Washington and NAHB looks at the impact the bill's provisions may have on housing. Warning: Extreme tax policy discussion ahead! Also, we discuss the new tariff regime that has settled at 10%.
The small contraction in the American economy in the first quarter took many by surprise, but NAHB economists have a more reasoned view of the current environment. Also, NAHB is fighting local resistance to new housing who want more housing, just not near them.
In this episode of the Real Estate Education and Investing Podcast, Erin Spradlin and James Carlson break down why 2025 may be one of the most confusing years ever for real estate investors. With the Trump administration's new tariffs and aggressive deportation policies in full effect, construction materials are more expensive, labor is scarcer, and residential construction costs are rising fast. The hosts reference a new NAHB study showing how even common items like washing machines are now significantly more expensive to install in new homes. More importantly, they explain how this filters down to both investors and homebuyers, who are now forced to make major financial decisions in a climate of fear and unpredictability. Erin discusses what she's seeing in the rental space—owners feeling nervous about bookings and pricing, especially as travel slows and spending tightens. James adds that even active buyers are showing signs of second-guessing their moves, unsure if rates, insurance, or home values are stable enough to trust. They also explore global forecasts suggesting home insurance premiums could rise by 30–40%, as rebuilds take longer and cost more due to disrupted supply chains. This episode is an honest, grounded look at buying property during economic instability, and what savvy investors can do to navigate a volatile market. Contact James: james@jamescarlsonRE.com Contact Erin: Erin@erinspradlin.com For more information visit: https://www.jamescarlsonre.com/ https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com/
Ever wondered how the housing crisis will truly be solved? Joining us in this episode are Jim Tobin and Ken Wingert from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for a deep dive into the industry's challenges and potential solutions. We explore the impact of tariffs, the labor shortage in construction, and innovative building techniques. This episode is packed with information on affordability, government policies, and the future of home building. Connect with Jim on - LinkedIn. Connect with Ken on - LinkedIn. Learn more about NAHB on - Instagram - YouTube - LinkedIn - X - Facebook and online at nahb.org. Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com. Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.
After a wild week on Wall Street and in Washington, NAHB looks at the effect of the 90-day tariff pause and the timing of it happening right as the Spring home building and buying season kicks off. Also, Housing Developments welcomes Tammie Ross to discuss her new book, Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings: A Guide for Finding Success in Male-Dominated Industries.
NAHB 2025 Chairman Buddy Hughes shares what he's hearing from NAHB members and his plans for the Federation this year, which include a focus on easing the regulatory burden of home building and onerous building codes.
Today Jason wants you to understand that "regression to replacement cost" and Land to Improvement (LTI) ratios is crucial for real estate investors. This concept involves separating property value into land and improvement (buildings) components to assess risk and appreciation. High land value markets are riskier due to cyclical volatility. Replacement cost analysis, comparing property price to construction costs, reveals potential gains. Investors should focus on cash flow, not just appreciation, and recognize the impact of land value on tax benefits. Analyzing property performance using tools like the Hartman Risk Evaluator improves investment decisions. #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #LTIratio #RegressionToReplacementCost #RealEstateRisk #CashFlowInvesting #PropertyAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstateEducation #FinancialFreedom Key Takeaways: Jason's introduction 1:28 https://empoweredinvestorlive.com is only a few days away! 1:46 Regression to replacement cost 2:29 Real estate pro Bill Allen and the current housing market 4:26 "A buyer in every market" 6:36 Where are we headed this year https://www.7figureflipping.com/ Jason on Regression to replacement cost 8:43 An NAHB article 15:22 Birmingham property: Land value vs. the "improvement" on the land 26:09 For the those who like to gamble 27:26 Projected ROI on the Birmingham property 28:38 Go to https://www.jasonhartman.com/ and watch "How to Read a Pro Forma" 29:24 Love us or hate us, please write a review of the show! Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class: Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com
In this episode, co-hosts Bryan Wu and Marco Caracciolo are joined by Samuel Maione as they share their experiences at NAHB's International Builder's Show and BuildEx Vancouver, offering key insights and memorable moments from both events.In today's conversation, the team discusses:Their experience at IBS and BuildEx Recently launched NX, the next generation cloud-based ERP for homebuildersThe rise of the built-to-rent trendand more!Enjoy this new take on the Power to Build Show!
Housing Developments delves into advocacy updates from this past week, including Chairman Buddy Hughes' testimony before Congress, President Trump's joint address to Congress, impending deadline for the continuing resolution, and tariff activity.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the NAHB is claiming that the multifamily market will stabilize at the end of 2025, then will banning gas stations lead to affordable housing, and finally Jack Dorsey reads. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Amy King hosts your Friday Wake Up Call. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan opens the show with the latest regarding the death of Gene Hackman. Amy talks with the Associate Administrator for the NASA Science Mission Directorate Nicky Fox about two moon deliveries with NASA instruments only days away from landing and what we expect to learn. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about the BEST of the 2025 International Builders Show. Coutrney Donohue from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a stock market update. The show closes with ABC News tech reporter Mike Dobuskki talking about the road to the Oscars.
The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!' Today, Dean talks about the BEST of the 2025 International Builders Show.
Carl Quintanilla, Seema Mody, and Michael Santoli discussed the latest for stocks as the S&P and Nasdaq sit inches from new all-time highs. To kick off the hour: NAHB housing data, the latest from the White House, and why Stifel's Chief Economist is warning of a 10% sell-off ahead. Plus, one Former Commerce Secretary's take on tariffs, Trump, DOGE... And a read from the ground in Beijing as President Xi Jinping tries to reboot relations with the country's private sector. A number of market movers also in focus: Broadcom & Taiwan Semi eye a deal for Intel; the latest on a new Delta Airlines crash; Conagra's guidance cut; what's driving Meta's record rally; and a look at Musk's newest iteration of 'Grok' Squawk on the Street Disclaimer
NAHB discusses the whiplash of activity on the Trump administration's tariff and immigration policies, and NAHB's advocacy efforts to work with the administration on solutions. Also, get the latest news on the 2025 International Builders' Show in the Builders' Show Insider segment.
On NAHB podcast Housing Developments, we remember Jimmy Carter as a true housing advocate and discuss how a new Congress might pass Trump's agenda early through reconciliation. Also, an update on NAHB's other advocacy efforts.
In this episode of the Land to Lots™ podcast, Carter speaks with Nicholas Julian, Senior Program Manager specializing in land use at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). With a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification and a strong background in project management, Nick addresses critical issues in land development and housing production. Based in Washington, DC, Nick plays a pivotal role in supporting builders, developers, and stakeholders, advancing NAHB's mission of advocating for the housing industry and promoting sustainable development practices. Carter shares his experiences working with Nick, his predecessors, and the NAHB Land Development Committee on infrastructure finance and development impact fees. In this episode, Nick shares insights into: The biggest challenges facing land use and development today Innovative policies NAHB is pursuing to increase housing supply The regulatory impact on housing costs The role and future of impact fees in housing affordability -------------------------- Show Notes Nicholas Julian Contact Information – D – 202-266-8309 E – NJulian@nahb.orgWebsite: https://www.nahb.org/ Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact Carter Froelich (carter@launch-dfa.com) and have Launch prepare an initial bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ (“LRS”) – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ ListenersComplimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160 Get all the shownotes here Learn more about Launch Development Finance Advisors Connect with Carter Froelich Connect With Launch Development Finance Advisors Carter Froelich – 480-828-9555 / carter@launch-dfa.com Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability.
This week on The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Rose Quint of the National Association of Home Builders joins Greg and Kevin to discuss the NAHB's 2024 edition of What Home Buyers Really Want, a nationwide survey of recent and prospective home buyers. https://www.buildermarketingpodcast.com/episodes/248-what-home-buyers-really-want-rose-quint
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are traveling in New York to do multiple media appearances. Media interest in housing and NAHB has spiked after the election with many outlets wondering how a Trump administration will impact housing production.
US equities were mostly higher in Monday trading, though stocks ended a bit off best levels. A bit of a more positive tone today as stocks attempted to rebound off last week's selloff that erased S&P 500 post-election gains. A quiet day of data today includes NAHB builder confidence which beat consensus and rose to 46.0, up from 43.0 in October with all three subcomponents of the index increasing month over month.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, the NAHB congratulates Donald Trump on his victory but what about the AIA?, then what do the election results mean for housing, wage growth is up for construction workers, and the FED cut rates again, we are so back! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Episode 242: On this episode of “The Building Code,” Charley and Courtney are sitting down with Jim Tobin, president and CEO at the National Association of Home Builders. With over two decades of experience in government affairs and public policy, Jim has played a pivotal role in shaping NAHB's advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, influencing housing legislation, regulatory reforms and policies that impact home builders and the broader construction industry. He continues to lead the organization in advancing the interests of its members and promoting the value of homeownership across the U.S. Tune in to the full episode to get Jim's insights on how the outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the construction industry. Visit the NAHB website to learn more and get involved: https://www.nahb.org/ Learn more about the We Build, We Vote campaign: https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/election-2024 Check out the NAHB's “Housing Developments” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housing-developments/id1455675699 https://open.spotify.com/show/1cdz4vT5SBpQbGsBJiOx7t https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/14aeb1e7-846b-4679-bd2c-99eb71bbb38f/housing-developments https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_I3IPKIZAv8O8bofkDh65A4YuBPkc9s- Read “Start with WHY” by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ Read the shownotes for this episode here: (add page link here) Join “The Building Code” Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebuildingcodecrew/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buildertrend/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildertrend/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Buildertrend/ YOUTUBE: / @buildertrend LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildertrend #Buildertrend #BuiltWithBuildertrend #ConstructionSoftware
It's Young Professionals Week (YP Week) in the NAHB Federation, a week where we focus on the valuable contributions from younger NAHB members. Housing Developments sat down with an NAHB YP recently to discuss how membership helps early in a career.
On this episode of Inside the Firm, is the soft landing finally here?, then Lance breaks down his first NAHB meet and greet, and Al wants you to help spread the message. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!
Housing Developments sits down with Ken Wingert, NAHB's new Chief Advocacy Officer, to discuss the robust advocacy environment in the housing industry in the coming months and years. Wingert is a long-time advocacy professional in the real estate space.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Michelle and Kier Cook, owners, TruBlue Home Service Ally, Plymouth-Canton, MI Tell us about TruBlue Home Service Ally? What made you make this entrepreneurial jump? What territory do you cover? Is this a franchise operation or just your own operation here in Michigan? Do you rely on other Michigan businesses as valued vendors to help you serve your clients? Up to Speed: About TruBlue Home Service Ally: TruBlue Home Service Ally® provides a unique and affordable approach to helping busy adults and seniors live a worry-free life by offering trustworthy handyman, home maintenance and senior modification services. Helping you maintain your home both inside and out, TruBlue's services include handyman projects and to-do list chores, preventative home maintenance programs, kitchen and bath remodels, seasonal work, and senior modification services, all handled by professional, bonded and insured Tru-Pro® Technicians. TruBlue franchise owners are required to complete senior home safety certification programs through the NAHB and Age Safe America. As certified specialists, TruBlue franchisees are able to perform aging in place home safety assessments and can make recommended safety modifications as needed. All locations are independently owned and operated. Service offerings, certifications, and licenses vary by location. Michelle and Kier Cook, local entrepreneurs and community advocates, that are now opening TruBlue Home Service Ally in Plymouth-Canton? With the home maintenance and handyman concept that provides services to seniors and busy adults, the Cooks knew it was the perfect fit to further expand their advocacy in the community. Michelle's in-home preschool business and Kier's commercial cleaning business served as entrepreneurial outlets that also allowed the pair to make real impacts on their community. The two also volunteered with Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts and city clean-up efforts. Both Michelle and Kier witnessed their mothers struggle to maintain home-related tasks after their fathers passed away, so they felt the need for a service like TruBlue directly. Now, they will open TruBlue Home Service Ally of Plymouth-Canton later this month to help busy adults or others experiencing a similar need. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Jen Barkan and Jessie Suggs are joined by Lisa Parrish, Chief Creative Chick with Team PMP - Peter Mayer Productions! Lisa has been producing industry award events for 35+ years, and the topic is all about The Nationals-- the NAHB's premier awards event! They dive into awards categories, benefits of applying, tips on the submission process, steps to submitting an entry and more! Entries are due October 7 for anyone interested in applying! Finalists lists will be announced the first week of December. Topic Of Today: The Nationals awards! (04:14)Jen and Jessie welcome Lisa Parrish, a national treasure in the new home industryLisa explains The Nationals, and what categories of awards are covered What categories of awards are available for Online Sales?Diving into who should apply for each category Why should you consider applying?Characteristics the judges are looking for Tips for bringing up The Nationals to upper management Insider tips on the submission process -- clear, concise and digestible Breaking down the entry submission two-step process Planning for the submission deadline Lisa's thoughts on letters of recommendation Jen shares the importance of providing a story and context behind the data Levels of entry fees - do you have to be a member of NAHB to apply?After submission, when do you find out if you've been selected?Listener Question Of The Day: (26:04) "With the submission process, is there anything that stands out to you, and are applications more merit based, creativity, or a combination of both?"Lisa details it comes down to professionalism, dynamic and results Creativity and passion for what you do are clear standouts Skills Check! (28:12)Jessie encourages you to research The Nationals, and have a discussion with your manager to see if this is something you are able to apply for! Jen shares her experience applying and winning silver and gold
NAHB's Chief Economist, Dr. Robert Dietz, joins Housing Developments to discuss the nuance of the Fed acting boldly on interest rates in the height of a hotly-contested election. How can officials execute effective policy while not getting accused of playing favorites? And how is that election looking? Find out on Housing Developments.
In this episode, host Anya Chrisanthon interviews Edwin Williams, founder and CEO of ZenHammer. Edwin shares his journey from mechanical engineering student to software entrepreneur, driven by a desire to solve communication problems in the construction industry. He discusses the development of ZenHammer, a project management and communication platform for contractors, and highlights the importance of industry involvement through organizations like NAHB. Edwin also offers insights on entrepreneurship, software development challenges, and the value of networking in the homebuilding industry.Edwin Williams is an innovative entrepreneur and software developer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. With a background in mechanical engineering, Edwin pivoted to the tech and construction industries, driven by a desire to solve real-world problems. He is the founder and CEO of ZenHammer, a project management and communication platform for the construction industry that he is developing. Prior to ZenHammer, Edwin founded PERSERBID in 2014, which aimed to connect homeowners with contractors. His entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond his own ventures; since 2017, he has been a co-founder of Startup Tri-Cities, an organization that nurtures tech ideas and connects innovators with the local business community. Edwin is also actively involved with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), serving on various committees and participating in leadership programs. His journey from engineering student to tech entrepreneur showcases his adaptability, problem-solving skills, and commitment to improving the construction industry through innovative solutions.
We've invited back a special guest to give our annual economic update on the housing industry. Danushka Nanayakkara, Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis at the NAHB, joins the podcast again to share the annual outlook. Listen in to learn the trends for the next 18 months, where the industry is struggling most, and the direction the interest rates are headed next. Show highlights include: 02:45 Introduction and Background 4:40 What was surprising economically this year? 07:55 Interest Rates and Inflation Outlook 14:35 Affordability Challenges and the Need for More Affordable Housing Units 24:55 Creative housing solutions and zoning 32:00 Economic trends for the next 18 months 38:40 Getting young buyers into the market 41:15 What does the industry look like 5 years down the road? 44:00 What excites you about the next year 45:35 How to connect You can learn more about Danushka at https://eyeonhousing.org/. Social media: LinkedIn Or hit us through our Contact Page at https://buildernuggets.com and we'll make a personal introduction. To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.
Welcome to this week's episode of "This Week in Real Estate," titled "Home Sales Drop! Is the RUN UP Finally OVER??" We tackle the most pressing issues in the real estate market today. The DOJ pushes back against NAR's rehearing request, while Andy Florance discusses the Homes.com platform and the misconceptions about 'pure buyer agency.' Discover why families now must spend 38% of their income on mortgage payments, according to a new NAHB index. We also delve into the rush to build new homes to the 2021 IECC standards and how this exacerbates the affordability crisis, as highlighted by NAHB in Congress. Despite U.S. home prices hitting another record high, declining mortgage rates could offer some relief to buyers. However, home prices are rising at their slowest pace in nearly a year and a half, and home sales have fallen to one of the lowest levels on record in May. Lastly, we identify the least affordable cities for potential homebuyers. Join us for an in-depth analysis and discussion on whether the real estate market's run-up is finally over!