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Builder Confidence Rises One Point in October, Remains at Summer Levels
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in October on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Builder confidence levels have held in the high 60s since June.
Final Chance to Apply for NAHB Committee or Council Board
The online application for NAHB committee and council board of trustees appointments is re-opened for a limited time, Oct. 15-21.
Donate to Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts
When Hurricane Michael touched down this week in the Florida Panhandle as an historic category 4 storm, it devastated entire towns with its punishing wind and dangerous flooding. NAHB will be working closely with the home builder associations throughout the region to help them meet the needs of members and residents.
Former NAHB Chairman Ed Brady Named New President and CEO of Home Builders Institute
Ed Brady, 2016 NAHB Chairman, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Home Builders Institute.
NAHB Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day
Today marks the third annual Energy Efficiency Day, a celebration in which a burgeoning network of advocates, companies, government agencies, utilities and others will showcase the benefits of energy efficiency. For NAHB green builders, it is a great way to celebrate the growing popularity of energy-efficient home construction.
HBAs Upping Their Recruitment Games
HBAs are hard at work to bring in new members this fall and win cash. NAHB is supporting and incentivizing local recruitment efforts across the country and the results are beginning to show.
HBA of Metro Portland’s Home Show Goes Green
Committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its month-long home show, the HBA collected the cans and bottles from the event, which totaled 8,712 recyclables filling up 132 bags. The association then converted its bounty of bottles and cans into over $800 of cash and donated this money to the local non-profit organization.
Here’s a Free-for-Now Look at PWB Advantages
As we conclude the NAHB Federation’s celebration of Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week, sponsored by 84 Lumber, the PWB Council is offering everyone the opportunity to enjoy special members-only benefits.
Raising Funds and Building Hope
When the PWB Council’s first president, Hope Bettilyon, created the original PWB scholarship in 1955, her goal was simple: Collect $1 from each member to begin the tradition of an annual $1,000 scholarship. Today, the PWB’s Building Hope Scholarships are awarded annually to state and local PWB chapters that participate in the council’s annual award programs and membership competitions.
How to Help Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts
As the remnants of Hurricane Florence continue to bring historic flooding to the Carolinas and several tornadoes touched down in Virginia, the NAHB Federation stands ready to help its members, their families and all victims impacted by the storm.