Housing Developments

Housing Developments

Get the latest on the U.S. housing market, economics, and housing policy advocacy from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez.

Episodes

Federal Home Loan Bank Leader Shares Insights into Current Mortgage Market

August 7, 2025 • 22 mins
Council of Federal Home Loan Banks CEO Ryan Donovan joins Housing Developments to spotlight how the home loan bank system can support housing development, especially affordable housing, and what the system is doing for the economy.
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Unpacking the Big Beautiful Bill and Its Impact on Housing

July 11, 2025 • 24 mins
On Housing Developments, NAHB delves into the specifics of the Big Beautiful Bill and what it means for the housing industry and small businesses.
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Mid-Year Update on Economic Indicators and Advocacy Priorities

June 18, 2025 • 23 mins
Housing Developments welcomes NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz and Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert for a mid-year check in on key economic indicators and NAHB policy priorities driving home building for the rest of 2025.
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NAHB Members Meet in DC to Advance Housing Strategy

June 13, 2025 • 14 mins
NAHB Members Meet in DC to Advance Housing Strategy by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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The Future of Construction Training Programs Without Job Corps

June 5, 2025 • 14 mins
With Job Corps operations ceasing, Housing Developments looks at the landscape for construction training programs in the absence of this critical program. Also, hear the latest about NAHB's Legislative Conference next week.
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One Big Beautiful Podcast - NAHB Talks Tax Bill

May 20, 2025 • 37 mins
The Big Beautiful Bill is the hot topic in Washington and NAHB looks at the impact the bill's provisions may have on housing. Warning: Extreme tax policy discussion ahead! Also, we discuss the new tariff regime that has settled at 10%.
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As GDP Contracts, NAHB Battles NIMBYs at the Local Level

May 1, 2025 • 18 mins
The small contraction in the American economy in the first quarter took many by surprise, but NAHB economists have a more reasoned view of the current environment. Also, NAHB is fighting local resistance to new housing who want more housing, just not near them.
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Economic Data Shows Unsettled Housing Market

April 25, 2025 • 17 mins
Some significant housing data dropped this week and it was a case of good news/bad news. The end result is a housing market that is weird for builders, buyers, and sellers.
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Could the 90-Day Tariff Pause Save the Spring Home Buying Season?

April 11, 2025 • 21 mins
After a wild week on Wall Street and in Washington, NAHB looks at the effect of the 90-day tariff pause and the timing of it happening right as the Spring home building and buying season kicks off. Also, Housing Developments welcomes Tammie Ross to discuss her new book, Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings: A Guide for Finding Success in Male-Dominated Industries.
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New NAHB Chairman Discusses Priorities for his Term, Including Regulations

March 27, 2025 • 22 mins
NAHB 2025 Chairman Buddy Hughes shares what he’s hearing from NAHB members and his plans for the Federation this year, which include a focus on easing the regulatory burden of home building and onerous building codes.
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What Tariffs Mean for Home Building and How NAHB is Addressing Them

March 6, 2025 • 16 mins
Housing Developments delves into advocacy updates from this past week, including Chairman Buddy Hughes' testimony before Congress, President Trump's joint address to Congress, impending deadline for the continuing resolution, and tariff activity.
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Podcast: Live from the 2025 International Builders' Show

February 26, 2025 • 20 mins
The Housing Developments podcast is coming live from the convention center in Las Vegas at the 2025 International Builders' Show. It has been an amazing conference.
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3 Key Housing Issues That Will Be Front and Center at IBS

February 13, 2025 • 32 mins
Housing Developments explores three key housing issues — immigration reform, home insurance and tariffs — that will be front and center leading up to and during the 2025 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 25-27.
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How NAHB is Navigating Actions on Tariffs and Immigration

February 3, 2025 • 26 mins
NAHB discusses the whiplash of activity on the Trump administration’s tariff and immigration policies, and NAHB’s advocacy efforts to work with the administration on solutions. Also, get the latest news on the 2025 International Builders' Show in the Builders' Show Insider segment.
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Trump Kicks Off Second Term with Focus on Housing

January 23, 2025 • 24 mins
Housing Developments discusses President Donald Trump’s initial days in office as he kicked off his second term with a focus on housing. Also, hear the latest on the 2025 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 25-27.
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Remembering a Pro-Housing President and a New Congress is Here

January 9, 2025 • 18 mins
On NAHB podcast Housing Developments, we remember Jimmy Carter as a true housing advocate and discuss how a new Congress might pass Trump's agenda early through reconciliation. Also, an update on NAHB's other advocacy efforts.
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Housing Data Points to a Good Year for Builders in 2025

December 19, 2024 • 24 mins
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the latest economic data, what to expect in the year ahead and the transition to the Trump administration.
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Pro-Housing County Exec Discusses Home Building Growth

December 3, 2024 • 22 mins
YIMBY movement in local government? Housing Developments is joined by Josh Schoemann, county executive for Washington County, Wis., to discuss his Next Generation Housing Initiative to help builders build entry-level homes and increase housing opportunity.
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Housing Continues to Dominate in the Media

November 19, 2024 • 21 mins
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are traveling in New York to do multiple media appearances. Media interest in housing and NAHB has spiked after the election with many outlets wondering how a Trump administration will impact housing production.
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Election 2024: The Day After

November 6, 2024 • 21 mins
After a prolonged period of national anxiety over potential delayed election results and court challenges, the election results last night showed a clear and definitive winner. NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss what a second Trump Administration and friendly Congress will mean for housing production.
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