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Home Building Employment Across States and Congressional Districts
A new NAHB study presents the most recent and comprehensive estimates of home building employment, including self-employed workers, by state and congressional district.
Treasury Announces New Opportunity Zone Regulations
The U.S. Treasury Department today issued its second set of proposed regulations related to the new opportunity zones tax incentive established as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
NAHB Senior Officers Hold Productive Talks with HUD Secretary Carson
NAHB senior officers discuss key housing issues with HUD Secretary Ben Carson.
How Does Your Business Measure Up?
Industry benchmarks on profit margins, asset levels and equity positions are important because they allow businesses to compare their performance to their peers. That can be extremely helpful in identifying areas for improvement and increasing efficiencies.
NAHB Chief Economist Testifies on Housing Affordability at Massachusetts Legislature
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz told Massachusetts state policymakers today that growing affordability challenges for renters and home buyers stemming from years of underproduction and rising regulatory costs associated with land development and home building are having negative economic repercussions
Consumers Rate Their Top Bathroom Features
When it comes to what bathroom feature consumers desire the most, a fancy tub, shower or vanity — though high on the list — fails to make the top grade.
Labor Department Announces Proposed Rule to Clarify Joint Employer Status
The Labor Department today announced a proposed rule to provide a clearer methodology for determining joint employer status. The proposal is meant to provide employers clarity and certainty regarding their responsibility to pay federal minimum wage and overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Reducing Power of Federal Regulators
The Supreme Court earlier this week heard oral arguments in a case that has widespread implications for how courts handle challenges to all agency regulations. NAHB supported the petitioner with an amicus brief.
NAFTA Panel Accepts NAHB Amicus Brief on Softwood Lumber Dispute
In a positive development regarding the U.S.-Canada softwood lumber trade dispute, the NAFTA Binational Panel on March 25 granted NAHB’s motion to participate as an amicus (friend) in support of Canada’s challenge of the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) countervailing and anti-dumping duties on Canadian lumber imports into the United States.
NAHB, Real Estate Groups Urge Congress to Oppose Carried Interest Bill
NAHB and more than a dozen other real estate industry groups have sent a joint letter to Congress urging lawmakers to reject the Carried Interest Fairness Act (H.R. 1735). The bill would result in a huge tax increase on countless Americans who use partnerships in businesses of all types and sizes.