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Lake Coulson Named Chief Lobbyist for NAHB The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced today that Lake Coulson has been named as its new senior vice president for government affairs and chief lobbyist, taking over for Jim Tobin who was recently appointed CEO of the association. A dedicated government affairs professional with more than…

Bipartisan House and Senate Bills Would Boost Housing Production The House and Senate have introduced identical bipartisan bills supported by NAHB that will improve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and allow builders to increase production of badly needed affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act was introduced in the Senate (S. 1557) by Sens.…

How Municipalities Can Address Housing Affordability Through Code and Zoning Reform Historical patterns of land use policy and zoning have either disincentivized or disallowed production of various housing types and price points. Many U.S. cities have zoned the majority of their residential land for single-family detached housing, which not is not the right choice for…

New CEO to Take the Helm at the National Association of Home Builders The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing the housing industry, has named James W. Tobin III as the association’s new president and chief executive officer. Tobin, executive vice president and chief lobbyist at NAHB, will succeed…

National Fall Safety Stand-Down Support OSHA’s Annual National Safety Stand-Down OSHA is partnering with employers and trade associations on its National Safety Stand-Down for fall prevention in construction, which will take place May 1-5, 2023. The safety stand-down is designed to raise awareness about the hazards of falls, which are responsible for the highest number of deaths…

Global Innovation Award Winner Looks to Perfect 3-D Printed Homes When Black Buffalo 3D appeared at the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas in February, their team was surprised when it was announced they were the recipients of the Global Innovation Awards’ Gold Award for Building Material and Structural Component. “My [acceptance] speech was not pre-written…

Suburban Shift Eases in Third Quarter, Vacation-Home Markets Strong Suburban Shift Eases in Third Quarter, Vacation-Home Markets Strong The suburban shift for single-family home buying precipitated in large part by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year continues but new data reveals that higher density markets are making a comeback as well. In contrast,…

Single-Family Home Size Continues to Trend Higher Single-Family Home Size Continues to Trend Higher COVID-19 has impacted the way many residents use their homes, with an increased desire for space to accommodate added functions such as working from and/or studying at home. Recent housing data confirm the continuation of this trend. According to third quarter…

Easy Steps to Keep Your Fridge Organized Easy Steps to Keep Your Fridge Organized Bost By: ShelfGenie of the MidSouth   You and your family members access your refrigerator multiple times a day. Organizing it will simplify how you make your grocery list and plan your meals. Use the helpful tips below to stop wasting…

Property Tax Rates Vary Widely by State and Geography House on a US tax form schedule A   There is a nearly $8,000 difference between what residents of the state with the highest property taxes pay compared to those who live in the state with the lowest annual tax bill. NAHB analysis of data from…