National Desk · Sun, Oct 25 · No. 2
Multifamily Developers: How Are Rising Costs Impacting Your Business?
In 2022, NAHB estimated regulation accounts for over 40% of the cost of a new multifamily development — a key data point in lobbying federal, state and local policymakers against policies that drive up the cost of new housing. This widely cited estimate is now outdated, so NAHB i
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Multifamily Developers: How Are Rising Costs Impacting Your Business? In 2022, NAHB estimated regulation accounts for over 40% of the cost of a new multifamily development — a key data point in lobbying federal, state and local policymakers against policies that drive up the cost of new housing. This widely cited estimate is now outdated, so NAHB i — NAHB housing news, Oct 23
Trump Issues Executive Order to Lower Housing Costs President Trump on Oct. 22 signed an executive order to lower single-family and mortgage costs, and the Treasury Department released new institutional investor rules. — NAHB housing news, Oct 23
NAHB Commends President Trump’s Executive Order on Housing NAHB Chairman Bill Owens issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s housing executive order. — NAHB housing news, Oct 23
Senate Introduces Landmark Permitting Reform Bill Following the midterm elections, the Senate is expected to consider major NAHB-backed permitting reform legislation that would lower development costs, increase housing supply and make homeownership more attainable. — NAHB housing news, Oct 22
How to Build Your Fleet for Less with Member-Exclusive Ram Savings Year-end offers on commercial trucks make this an ideal time for residential construction pros to upgrade the vehicles that keep their businesses moving. And for NAHB members, there’s even more reason to shop thanks to exclusive savings from Ram. — NAHB housing news, Oct 22
HUD Expands Multifamily Mortgage Insurance to Built-to-Rent Developments The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a mortgagee letter to announce it is revising its policy to expand access to HUD-insured Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing for built-to-rent developments. — NAHB housing news, Oct 21
NAHB Invests $47K in State and Local Advocacy Efforts During the Fall Leadership Meeting in Detroit, the State and Local Government Affairs Committee approved $47,000 through the State and Local Issues Fund to help HBAs reduce barriers to housing attainability. — NAHB housing news, Oct 21
Maryland HBA and Local Partners Show Students Where Construction Can Lead For Maryland students and young adults deciding their next steps, the Frederick County Building Industry Association’s goal is to help them see how many different paths to success are available in residential construction. — NAHB housing news, Oct 20
This story is part of the Sunday, October 25, 2026 edition.