The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that effective Oct. 1, it is reducing the FHA multifamily mortgage insurance premiums for all multifamily programs to 25 basis points.| www.nahb.org
While new homes remain largely unaffordable, builder efforts to improve housing affordability paid dividends in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI). The CHI results from the second quarter of 2025 show that a family earning the nation’s median income of $104,200 needed 36% of its income to cover the mortgage payment on a median-priced new home. Low-income families, defined as those earning only 50% of median income, ...| www.nahb.org
Discover essential home maintenance tips and tricks to keep your home safe and efficient throughout the year. From indoor care to outdoor upkeep, learn everything with NAHB.| www.nahb.org
Explore how to address the housing affordability crisis through federal, state and local advocacy to reduce building costs, increase housing supply, and provide diverse housing choices. Learn more about NAHB's comprehensive solutions and strategies.| www.nahb.org
The rising cost of building materials is harming housing affordability as the trade war on softwood lumber, steel, aluminum and other imported materials and equipment exacerbates price volatility and needlessly drives up housing costs.| www.nahb.org
NAHB’s group of esteemed economists provides in-depth analysis of the most significant issues and latest trends driving the housing industry and the overall economy.| www.nahb.org
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) is a quarterly analysis of housing costs in the United States and in specific metropolitan areas. The CHI represents the portion of a typical family’s income needed to make a mortgage payment on a median-priced home.| www.nahb.org
Explore the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) readings, a key indicator of home builder confidence and the overall health of the housing market. Understand the factors influencing trends and the implications for builders, buyers and the economy.| www.nahb.org
From young families just starting out to empty-nesters looking to downsize, multifamily homes are an increasingly popular option for U.S. households. These spaces include apartment buildings, condominiums, townhouses and mixed-use developments. Learn more about multifamily homes.| www.nahb.org
