Housing Developments Podcast

Special guest Ken Pinto, author of “How Much is the Milk”, a new book on supply chain challenges and solutions for residential construction, joins Housing Developments to talk about his experiences with the flow of building materials.

Special guest Jackson Morill of the American Wood Council discusses how building material choices can impact the environment and specifically how wood might have an answer to climate change concerns.

Gretchen Gutierrez, the executive officer of the Desert Valley Builders’ Association in Palm Beach, Calif., joins hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin to discuss the value of being an affiliated local within the Federation. Also, hear the hosts' take on President Biden's recent press conference.

Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin talk with Alaina Money-Garman, founder and CEO of Garman Homes in Raleigh, N.C., to discuss how founding her business in 2008 helped her prepare for the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and her philosophy for building an award-winning business. Money-Garman is a featured speaker at the 2022 International Builders' Show, where she will present a concept home built in res...

NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz provides his forecast and outlook for 2022 in the first Housing Developments podcast episode of the year, sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin welcome John Billings, executive director of National Republican Campaign Committee about the upcoming midterms and political environment of the past year.

hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin welcome Tim Persico, executive director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee(DCCC) to discuss redistricting, predictions for the 2022 midterms, and the importance of passing the infrastructure bill.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss Jerry's recent trip to Scotland for the COP26 climate summit and explore what the infrastructure bill means for home building. They also offer a preview of the exciting developments for the 2022 International Builder's Show in Orlando, Feb. 8-10, including appearances by Magic Johnson and Trace Adkins.

Jim Tobin and guest host Paul Lopez provide updates on the supply chain crisis, the infrastructure legislation, and the results from the recent Virginia and New Jersey elections. Plus, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Immediate Past Chair Greg Ugalde join from across the pond to give an update on their time at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, to advocate on...

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin welcome special guest Trey Northrup, CEO of LIXIL Americas, to discuss supply-chain issues, labor shortages, appliance demand, infrastructure and more. LIXIL Americas represents some of the biggest names in appliance suppliers and has firsthand knowledge of the supply-chain bottlenecks and how the forthcoming infrastructure bill could impact businesses. Plus, bonus...

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the latest developments on Capitol Hill, specifically President Biden’s proposed reconciliation package, and the renewed focus on finding long-term solutions to lumber price volatility.

Capitol Hill Democrats are trying to move their agenda forward in the coming weeks but will they succeed? Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the latest movements in Washington and the most likely outcomes facing the tax bill, infrastructure spending, and government shutdown.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin sit interview Mollie Elkman, author of NAHB’s newest, and fastest selling book, “The House that She Built.” Elkman was inspired to write this book, geared toward young children, after her firm was involved with the real-life “House that SHE Built,” the first home designed and created by an all-women team.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin get an update from special guest Mike Waterman with Visit Orlando on what attendees to the 2022 International Builders’ Show(IBS)can expect based on recent conferences in the area, as well as hotel updates and new local attractions that have opened since IBS was last held in Orlando.

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides his mid-year report and second-half forecast. Dr. Dietz discusses the recent surge in inflationary pressures and offers advice to home builders on weathering the upcoming “perfect storm” of high material prices, high demand, and rising interest rates.

Host Jim Tobin welcomes guest host Paul Lopez, NAHB SVP of Communications, to discuss a recent – and long awaited – meeting between the NAHB Senior Officers and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the importance of finding a solution to the lumber crisis. Also, hear what's coming up in Congress.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin sit down with another lumber mill operator, Ross Stock, general manager of lumber mill Western Cascades Industries in Oregon to discuss lumber sustainability, the causes of the price increases, and the implications of trade disputes with Canada. NAHB is committed to airing all sides of the lumber price crisis.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin welcome special guest Alden Robbins, a lumber mill operator in Maine, to discuss the lumber crisis and associated fallout in the home building industry. Listen to hear straight from the lumber producers why lumber is so expensive, and when and how the industry might see some relief.

On a special episode of Housing Developments, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joins hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin to discuss housing, including the fate of the GSEs and rental assistance, and what the infrastructure bill could mean for home builders.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss some of the legislation that Congress is likely to consider this session. Topics include the full Low Income Housing Tax Credit bill that NAHB has championed, the fate of the filibuster, immigration and a possible expansion of the Supreme Court.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss policy changes on the horizon with Congress back in session. Tune in to hear about President Biden’s infrastructure plan, the co-hosts’ thoughts on bipartisanship cooperation in Congress, updates on lumber prices, and more.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the recent legal victory noting the federal overreach of the CDC eviction moratorium and what this means for NAHB members. And while this is an important legal win to rein in federal overreach, NAHB continues to urge members to seek access to the $46.5 billion of rental assistance for tenants through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program via local governm...

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the steps that can now be taken by the Administration to promote housing growth with the entire cabinet officially confirmed. Jim and Jerry discuss Sen. Sherrod Brown’s new, housing-focused direction for the Senate Banking Committee and the opportunities Commerce Secretary Raimondo and Housing Secretary Fudge can take to ensure housing remains a driving for...

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin interview California home building professional Linda Hebert. Listen to Linda’s story about how she got her start in the industry, challenges she’s faced during her influential career, and how she hopes the next generation of women and girls in home building will change the industry for the better.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss how the evolution of the Republican party will impact legislation, which will likely impact businesses across the country. They also touch on a potential solution to the ongoing lumber crisis: Direct trade with Canadian provinces.