Housing Developments

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk about the latest developments in the upcoming election, some interesting housing data, and U.S. trade officials' ongoing battle to make Canadian lumber as expensive as possible for U.S. builders.

After one of the most tumultuous two-week periods in American political history, the 2024 presidential election will feature a Harris vs. Trump race. With about three months before voting begins, both sides will be scrambling to define each other in a literal "anything goes" campaign.

President Biden has been tap dancing around rent control until recently, when he made public a proposal to pressure multifamily management companies to cap rent increases at 5% each year. Also, the NAHB Senior Officers are in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention and this week has seen some mixed housing data.

The landmark Chevron deference case decided by the Supreme Court this week could lead to more clarity in laws passed by Congress. What's certain is the sky isn't falling. And how about the first Presidential debate? What might it mean for the next few months?

CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez touch base on the success of NAHB’s Legislative Conference during the 2024 Spring Leadership Meeting and highlight recent data from NAHB’s Economics team.

Live from NAHB's Spring Leadership Meetings in Washington, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk to Lori Asaro, an NAHB member who took a cross-country road trip to the meetings, stopping at state and local builders associations on the way. Hear about her trip and some of the high points of the meetings.

This week, Housing Developments discusses the upcoming NAHB Legislative Conference, a day of lobbying next week for members. Also, hear Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez talk about the latest housing and political news, including the impact of Donald Trump's conviction on the 2024 election.

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez reflect on the past year in the home building industry as Tobin celebrates his first year as NAHB CEO. It has been a tumultuous year for housing, but NAHB has taken concrete steps to improve conditions for members and set the organization up for long term success.

New home sales declined in April, the height of the spring buying season, as home prices and mortgage rates crush pent up demand. This new reality is coloring conversations between NAHB and lawmakers in advance of NAHB's Legislative Conference lobbying day, where 1,000 members will attend meetings on Capitol Hill.

Recent data shows that housing production and sales are taking a hit from high interest rates and limited availability. NAHB continues to push for better building conditions at all levels of government and in the national press.

Two new rules from HUD that add more layers of uncertainty to the use of federal mortgage programs for new homes are the topic of the day on Housing Developments. At a time when financing a home is the most costly in a generation, the federal government is throwing up hurdles.

Housing Developments welcomes back NAHB legal expert Tom Ward, who accurately predicted the outcome of a huge decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case on local impact fees in housing development. Ward will explain the affect of the ruling. Also, what can builders expect in the wake of a large settlement by the National Association of Realtors over the group's commission structure?

NAHB leaders Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez discuss the most recent Housing Market Index (HMI) and housing start data showing flat results. They also talk about the upcoming legislative conference which is highly anticipated among members and lobbyists.

Jim and Paul welcome Lake Coulson, head of NAHB lobbying, to the program to discuss some recent wins from the government affairs team and the shape of Congress as the elections heat up.

Jim and Paul discuss a very positive couple of weeks in housing news, economic data, and attention from politicians. Housing is now a priority at every level of government.

Newly appointed NAHB Chairman Carl Harris joins Housing Developments in Washington as he is in town to attend President Biden's State of the Union address. Harris discusses his vision for his 2024 Chairmanship.

The Housing Developments podcast is live in Las Vegas for the 2024 International Builders' Show. As Day 1 wrapped, Jim and Paul talk to members of NAHB's Leading Suppliers Council and discuss the upcoming election, economy, and more.

NAHB is live from New York this week as CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez wrap up a number of cable news appearances to talk about the housing market and broader economy in 2024.

Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez discuss the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including House passage of the American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The nearly $80 billion tax package would expand the federal child tax credit and enact a number of other business-related provisions, including strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, sponsored by LG Pro Builder, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez break down the latest housing numbers, provide insights on the 2024 election, and highlight key congressional funding areas NAHB continues to actively advocate to secure during the ongoing budgeting process.