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Housing Developments Podcast
by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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
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7.5% Mortgages 'New Normal' Until Geopolitical Issues are Resolved
NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz joins CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez to discuss the latest economic forecasts and how they have changed this year due to geopolitical turmoil.
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Will Congress Flip in November?
The Housing Developments podcast welcomes Ken Wingert, NAHB chief advocacy officer, to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and how things look for the balance of power and #housing policy.
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Challenges Ahead for Housing and Congress
Challenges Ahead for Housing and Congress by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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Is the Economy and Housing Market Stuck?
Is the housing market stuck in the mud? The data sure says it is, as is the economy as a whole. Is the solution as simple as ending the war with Iran and backing off tariffs? Maybe.
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Two Key Lawmakers Explain Challenges in Passing Major Housing Bill
U.S. Reps. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) join Housing Developments to discuss challenges in passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and how they worked together to finalize this once-in-a-generation housing package.
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Exploring the Next Steps on the ROAD to Housing
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law. The massive housing package has a lot of moving parts that will need to be implemented at the federal, state, and local levels. NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez discuss the agencies involved and how NAHB will be helping. They also review the...
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The Housing Bill Will (Probably) Become Law. What's In It?
The Housing Bill Will (Probably) Become Law. What's In It? by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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How Missing Middle Housing Can Help Close Affordability Gap
On the latest episode of Housing Developments, NAHB member Justin Wood, a West Coast home builder, discusses how he is navigating the current market in Oregon and Washington, and how local leaders are making it easier to build affordable homes.
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NAHB Puts Residential Construction Front and Center on the Hill
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member David Price, a remodeler from Greenville, N.C., to talk about his experience at NAHB’s Legislative Conference and his perspective on the current housing market.
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Landmark Housing Legislation a Win for Housing and Home Buyers
A major housing bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now goes back to the Senate. What's in it and what are its chances in the upper chamber?
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What War and Fed Changes Mean for Housing Market and Economy
Housing Developments is joined by NAHB Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dietz to discuss the latest economic news from the ongoing war with Iran and changeover at the Fed and what it means for housing.
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Housing Market Braces for Tense Spring Home Buying Season
The latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, delves into market uncertainties ahead of the spring home buying season, efforts to bolster housing supply, what the 2027 budget cuts could mean for housing and how members can engage in the codes process.
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3 Key Focus Areas for NAHB’s Blueprint to 100
On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez sit down with 2026 NAHB Chairman Bill Owens to discuss his plans for year, including the Blueprint to 100 initiative, and what’s happening in Washington.
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A Massive Win in Battle Over Federal Energy Code Mandates
NAHB and 15 state attorneys general recently won a huge court case that effectively blocks HUD and the USDA from requiring a specific energy code (IECC 2021) to qualify for their mortgage programs. NAHB legal expert Tom Ward joins Housing Developments to explain.
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Live From the Builders' Show: A Special Home for a Special Cause
Recorded live from the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Housing Developments welcomes Jason Eichenholz, philanthropist and owner of The New American Home 2026. Jason explains how this home isn't just a residence, but an activation center for his foundation, Jonathan's Landing.
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The Davos Housing Update That Wasn’t
The Davos Housing Update That Wasn’t by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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Home Builders and Buyers Unsettled as 2026 Begins
NAHB's first podcast episode of 2026 looks at the state of housing, the political environment heading into a midterm year, and how home builders and buyers are attempting to navigate the current market.
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2025: The Year of Housing
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez recap top events and priorities in a year dominated by a focus on housing affordability. They also look at what to expect in 2026, including the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando.
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Latest Housing Developments Live from Fall Meeting
Live from Denver, Housing Developments looks at recent news in the housing industry, including the government reopening, a major case involving gas bans, the state of mortgage rates for the rest of the year, and 50-year mortgages?
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Uncertainty Reigns in Washington and For Housing
Uncertainty is the buzz word in Washington as everyone waits to see how long the shutdown lasts, how the Supreme Court rules on tariffs, how far the Fed will cut interest rates and if a home sales boom is possible in the winter.
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What's Ahead for the Housing Market?
Housing Developments welcomes two economists, Danielle Hale of Realtor.com and Robert Dietz of NAHB, to discuss the outlook for the housing market in the face of the good (market demand), the bad (additional tariffs), and the ugly (gov't shutdown).
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Countdown to Shutdown - Will Congress Act?
Housing Developments looks at the consequences for the housing industry of a government shutdown, including loss of flood insurance which may delay closings. Also, a review of the latest economic data and developments, including the Fed's rate cut last week.
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Congressional Priorities and the "Trump Economy" Heading into Fall
NAHB explores how the rest of the year looks as Congress gets ready to return to Washington next week. Plus, what does the "Trump Economy" look like?
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Federal Home Loan Bank Leader Shares Insights into Current Mortgage Market
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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...
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New NAHB Chairman Discusses Priorities for his Term, Including Regulations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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The Future of Home Building - NAHB Young Professionals
It's Young Professionals Week (YP Week) in the NAHB Federation, a week where we focus on the valuable contributions from younger NAHB members. Housing Developments sat down with an NAHB YP recently to discuss how membership helps early in a career.
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NAHB Welcomes New Chief Advocacy Officer as Builder Confidence Grows
Housing Developments sits down with Ken Wingert, NAHB's new Chief Advocacy Officer, to discuss the robust advocacy environment in the housing industry in the coming months and years. Wingert is a long-time advocacy professional in the real estate space.
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How Appliance Suppliers Can Work with Home Builders
Housing Developments welcomes on show sponsor LG Pro Builder, a specialty program from electronics giant LG focused on home builders. In addition to the usual economic and political update, hear how suppliers and builders can work together to ease bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions.
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What Fed Rate Cut Means for Housing
The Fed slashed its benchmark rate yesterday by 50 basis points, a move considered to be aggressive by most. What impact will this have on the housing market, for both home buyers and for home builders using construction loans?
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Why Wasn't Housing at the Forefront of the Debate?
Isn't the cost of housing one of the major issues plaguing the country right now? Then how was it not discussed in length during the recent presidential debate?
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Economics vs. Politics
NAHB's Chief Economist, Dr. Robert Dietz, joins Housing Developments to discuss the nuance of the Fed acting boldly on interest rates in the height of a hotly-contested election. How can officials execute effective policy while not getting accused of playing favorites? And how is that election...
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Election Updates, Housing Data and the War on Canadian Lumber
NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez talk about the latest developments in the upcoming election, some interesting housing data, and U.S. trade officials' ongoing battle to make Canadian lumber as expensive as possible for U.S. builders.
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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.
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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.
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