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• Podcast: NAHB Gears Up for an Exciting 2025 November 20, 2024
  In the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez report from the road as they travel to New York City for the Housing Mortgage Roundtable and a full lineup of media interviews. Plus, learn more about the 2025 International Builders' Show and NAHB's matching campaign for the Home […]
• National Labor Board Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings in New Ruling November 20, 2024
  The National Labor Relations Board last week ruled that an employer cannot require employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on and the potential impact of unionization.
• NAHB Orientation Helps Set Leaders Up for Success November 20, 2024
  Member leaders and new executive officers (EOs) traveled to Washington, D.C., for an October leadership orientation to discuss the inner workings of the Federation and explore processes on Capitol Hill.
• As Jan. 1 Deadline Nears for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting, Beware of Scams November 19, 2024
  A Jan. 1, 2025, reporting requirement deadline under the Corporate Transparency Act that could affect many NAHB members is rapidly approaching. FinCEN has issued alerts warning individuals and businesses about fraud scams targeting entities that may be subject to this requirement. Here's what members should know.
• Updated Water Certification Matrix Tool Spotlights Water Efficiency Programs November 19, 2024
  NAHB’s Sustainability & Green Building team has recently updated its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems to reflect developments over the past few years and provide more detail on water use planning. The matrix provides information on applicability, requirements, costs and scope for these certification programs.
• Higher Mortgage Interest Rates Slow Housing Production in October November 19, 2024
  Overall housing starts decreased 3.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.31 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
• Fannie and Freddie to Expand Support for Rental Housing November 18, 2024
  The multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will rise by more than 4% in 2025 for a combined total of $146 billion to support the multifamily market.
• Nearly 65,000 Additional H-2B Visas to be Issued November 18, 2024
  This supplemental visa allocation will help address the need for seasonal and temporary workers in areas where too few U.S. workers are available, willing and qualified to do the temporary work and address the labor needs of American businesses.
• Court Vacates New Overtime Rule in Major Win for NAHB November 18, 2024
  In a major win for NAHB members on Friday, the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction in a coalition lawsuit NAHB filed challenging the Department of Labor’s 2024 Overtime Rule.
• Builder Confidence Moves Higher as Election Uncertainty is Lifted November 18, 2024
  Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 46 in November, up three points from October, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.