Housing an Economic Bright Spot but Regulatory, Affordability Challenges Persist
As the country continues to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing has been a bright spot in the economic recovery. And while the home building industry is poised for another solid year in 2021, regulatory and supply-side challenges could harm housing affordability, slowing momentum and limiting growth, according to economists speaking at an online press conference in conjunction with IBSx, the 2021 virtual International Builders' Show. "Housing affordability will continue to be a top
Get Answers to Your PPP Questions
The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department this week reopened the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for both new borrowers and for certain existing borrowers to apply for a second loan. NAHB held a series of webinars last week to help members and home builder associations (HBAs) understand their eligibility for the forgivable loan programs under the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package signed into law by President Trump last month. Members and HBAs can access recordings of