Housing Developments Podcast

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 members and set the organization up for long term success.

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 lobbying day, where 1,000 members will attend meetings on Capitol Hill.

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.

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 government is throwing up hurdles.

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. Also, what can builders expect in the wake of a large settlement by the National Association of Realtors over the group's commission structure?

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 lobbyists.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 of other business-related provisions, including strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

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 areas NAHB continues to actively advocate to secure during the ongoing budgeting process.

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 Capitol Hill, including potential moves to avert a government shutdown.

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.

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 increasing likelihood of the Federal Reserve getting its “soft landing.”

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.

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 members.

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.

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.

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.

With a government shutdown imminent, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and SVP Paul Lopez discuss the politics of the impasse and the very real impact government shutdowns have on the home building and real estate industries.

Housing Developments discusses the latest housing numbers and make predictions on the impending government shutdown. They also talk to a software developer and a fourth-generation builder about how they navigate today’s market and why NAHB membership is important to them.

Housing Developments discusses a joint legislative activation by NAHB and the Home Builders Institute on Republicans' efforts to defund Job Corps. At the same time, a Labor Department rule on overtime for salaried workers is getting a lot of attention.

NAHB's environmental expert joins Housing Developments to discuss the new Water of the U.S. rule released this week by the EPA. The rule did not get stakeholder input and does not answer key questions. In fact, it creates two separate WOTUS compliance schemes across the U.S.