The landmark Chevron deference case decided by the Supreme Court this week could lead to more clarity in laws passed by Congress. What's certain is the sky isn't falling. And how about the first Presidential debate? What might it mean for the n

Successful Advocacy Efforts and the Latest Economic Data

17 days ago 16m 58s

CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez touch base on the success of NAHB’s Legislative Conference during the 2024 Spring Leadership Meeting and highlight recent data from NAHB’s Economics team.

Live From Spring Meetings with a Very Special Member

Jun 14th, 2024 20m 14s

Live from NAHB's Spring Leadership Meetings in Washington, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk to Lori Asaro, an NAHB member who took a cross-country road trip to the meetings, stopping at state and local builders associations on the way. Hea

NAHB Members Become Lobbyists Next Week in DC

Jun 6th, 2024 18m 22s

This week, Housing Developments discusses the upcoming NAHB Legislative Conference, a day of lobbying next week for members. Also, hear Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez talk about the latest housing and political news, including the impact of Donald Tr

Jim Tobin Reflects on One Year as NAHB CEO

May 30th, 2024 17m 8s

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez reflect on the past year in the home building industry as Tobin celebrates his first year as NAHB CEO. It has been a tumultuous year for housing, but NAHB has taken concrete steps to improve conditions for

Connecting the Dots - Home Sales, Affordability and Capitol Hill

May 24th, 2024 14m 33s

New home sales declined in April, the height of the spring buying season, as home prices and mortgage rates crush pent up demand. This new reality is coloring conversations between NAHB and lawmakers in advance of NAHB's Legislative Conference

Advocating for Housing in a Difficult Environment

May 16th, 2024 17m 25s

Recent data shows that housing production and sales are taking a hit from high interest rates and limited availability. NAHB continues to push for better building conditions at all levels of government and in the national press.

Biden Administration is Making it Harder to Finance Homes

May 3rd, 2024 26m 51s

Two new rules from HUD that add more layers of uncertainty to the use of federal mortgage programs for new homes are the topic of the day on Housing Developments. At a time when financing a home is the most costly in a generation, the federal g

Big SCOTUS Win on Impact Fees and Explaining the Realtors Settlement

Apr 26th, 2024 16m 16s

Housing Developments welcomes back NAHB legal expert Tom Ward, who accurately predicted the outcome of a huge decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case on local impact fees in housing development. Ward will explain the affect of the ruling.

Recent Data Shows Housing Plateau

Apr 17th, 2024 15m 34s

NAHB leaders Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez discuss the most recent Housing Market Index (HMI) and housing start data showing flat results. They also talk about the upcoming legislative conference which is highly anticipated among members and lobbyis

Looking at a Divided Congress in an Election Year

Apr 10th, 2024 20m 14s

Jim and Paul welcome Lake Coulson, head of NAHB lobbying, to the program to discuss some recent wins from the government affairs team and the shape of Congress as the elections heat up.

Winning Streak Continues for Housing

Mar 22nd, 2024 14m 27s

Jim and Paul discuss a very positive couple of weeks in housing news, economic data, and attention from politicians. Housing is now a priority at every level of government.

NAHB Chairman Carl Harris Discusses State of the Union and His Upcoming Chair Year

Mar 8th, 2024 18m 37s

Newly appointed NAHB Chairman Carl Harris joins Housing Developments in Washington as he is in town to attend President Biden's State of the Union address. Harris discusses his vision for his 2024 Chairmanship.

Live from IBS - NAHB's Leading Suppliers Council

Feb 28th, 2024 23m 41s

The Housing Developments podcast is live in Las Vegas for the 2024 International Builders' Show. As Day 1 wrapped, Jim and Paul talk to members of NAHB's Leading Suppliers Council and discuss the upcoming election, economy, and more.

NAHB Heads to New York for Media Blitz

Feb 16th, 2024 12m 44s

NAHB is live from New York this week as CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez wrap up a number of cable news appearances to talk about the housing market and broader economy in 2024.

House Passes Important Tax Bill and More from Capitol Hill

Feb 2nd, 2024 16m 11s

Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez discuss the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including House passage of the American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The nearly $80 billion tax package would expand the federal child tax credit and enact a number

Builder Sentiment Improves as Congress Looks to Approve Budget

Jan 24th, 2024 15m 11s

On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, sponsored by LG Pro Builder, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez break down the latest housing numbers, provide insights on the 2024 election, and highlight key congressional funding a

Huge Supreme Court Case on Impact Fees

Jan 10th, 2024 15m 10s

Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez welcome Tom Ward, NAHB VP of legal advocacy, to discuss a huge case argued yesterday at the U.S. Supreme Court on impact fees charged to home builders, home owners and developers. The group also discusses the latest on

Chief Economist Explains Fed's Interest Rate Approach and Impact

Dec 15th, 2023 16m 30s

NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz joins Housing Developments to discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision this week to leave interest rates unchanged, and what to expect in 2024 and beyond in the housing and real estate market.

Member Activation on Important Building Code Legislation

Dec 8th, 2023 13m

Housing Developments discusses an important bipartisan bill up for a vote in Congress that would give home builders and local governments flexibility in rebuilding after natural disasters. Jim and Paul also discuss the broader economy and the i

Getting Ready for the 2024 International Builders' Show

Nov 9th, 2023 20m 40s

NAHB SVP of Exhibitions & Meetings Geoff Cassidy joins Housing Developments to talk about some exciting developments in the preparations for the 2024 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Feb. 27-29.

Developments on Capitol Hill that Could Impact Your Business

Nov 2nd, 2023 15m 31s

On today’s episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez dive into the latest policy discussions on Capitol Hill and within the administration that could impact your business and share how NAHB is advocating for its mem

NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz Discusses Fed's Rate Decision, Housing Data, and More

Oct 25th, 2023 18m

NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz joins Housing Developments to unpack the Fed's recent announcement on a pause in interest rate hikes, conflicting housing data, and much more.

Inflation, Remodeling and Drama on Capitol Hill

Oct 13th, 2023 12m 47s

NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez discuss the latest inflation numbers and what it means for housing, the economy’s impact on remodeling, and, of course, the current Speaker drama on Capitol Hill.

The Government is Still Open, What Now?

Oct 4th, 2023 13m 24s

NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey joins Housing Developments to discuss how her business as a home builder has been impacted by the issues NAHB is focused on, like funding the National Flood Insurance Program and Job Corps.