Housing Policy

Posted on October 22, 2023

FHA Policy Now Allows ADUs to Boost Borrowers’ Qualifying Income

By BUILDER Staff

The new policy will in part help first-time buyers, seniors, and intergenerational... More

Tags: Accessory Dwelling Units, Lenders, Policy, Federal Housing Administration, Housing Policy

Posted on July 01, 2020

By Mary Salmonsen

Housing appears to be in a V-shaped recovery, though full stability is unlikely... More

Tags: Housing Trends, Meyers Research LLC, Economic Conditions, Tim Sullivan, Housing Data

Posted on June 27, 2019

By Vincent Salandro

The more protective hazard standards will apply to inspections, risk assessments,... More

Tags: Lead-Safe Practices, Painting, Housing Policy, Paints, Lead Paint

Posted on June 06, 2019

Tags: Pennsylvania, Home Remodeling and Improvement, Housing Policy, Remodeling

Posted on November 03, 2017

5 Ways the House Tax Reform Plan Could Affect Remodelers

By Craig Webb

Pass-through entities, mortgage interest deduction among the big changes More

Tags: Tax Reform Bill, Whole-House Remodeling, Tax Credits, Policy, National Association of Realtors

Posted on February 15, 2017

By Gary Thill

NRCA’s new CEO offers his take along with how to address future challenges More

Tags: Roofing, Policy, Housing Policy

Posted on December 15, 2016

By Helena Okolicsanyi, Laura McNulty

As baby boomers age, so will the increased demand for housing units with universal... More

Tags: Design, Housing Trends, Aging in Place, Whole-House Remodeling, Universal Design

Posted on December 13, 2016

Waiting to Exhale

By Helena Okolicsanyi

As we prepare for a Trump administration, industry leaders weigh in on what the... More

Tags: Housing Trends, Election 2016, Donald Trump, Congress, Administration

Posted on December 09, 2016

Tags: Affordable Housing, Housing Policy

Posted on November 18, 2016

Readers Respond: Election 2016

By Clayton DeKorne

We asked. You answered. More

Tags: Workforce, Business, Sustainability, Economic Conditions, Housing Policy