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- Kansas City Builder Testifies Against Energy Code Mandates
The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA) called on Congress today to oppose energy code mandates that raise the cost of housing and do very little to increase energy efficiency for home owners.
- Associate Award Winners Share Meaning Behind Their Win
NAHB is excited to award two of the association's top Associate contributors each year for their achievements. Two previous winners reflect on their experiences.
- The Impact of the Professional Women in Building Leadership Grant
Professional Women in Building's annual scholarhsip programs provide students and emerging professionals with the resources, support and opportunities they need to thrive and lead the housing industry.
- Growth of Revolving Debt Slows, Auto Loan Rates Spike in Q4 2022
The balance of consumer credit outstanding grew 6.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022 (seasonal adjusted annual rate) after climbing 6.7% (SAAR) in the third quarter according to the Federal Reserve’s latest G.19 Consumer Credit report. Revolving debt—which consists primarily of credit card debt—increased at a 12.0% rate, as the level of nonrevolving debt (excluding real
- Mortgage Activity Increases after Dip in Rates
Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending February 3rd, total mortgage activity increased 7.4% from the previous week and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate fell one basis point to 6.18%. The FRM rate has fallen around 100 basis points since October of 2022. The Market Composite Index, a measure
- Age of Housing Stock by State
According to the latest data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of owner-occupied homes was 40 years. The age of the housing stock is an important remodeling market indicator. Older houses are less energy-efficient than new construction and ultimately will require remodeling and renovation in the future. Moreover, as people use
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