Housing Developments

Jan 23 2025 234 ep. 11 mins 25
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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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Trump Kicks Off Second Term with Focus on Housing

Jan 23 2025 24 mins  
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.

Remembering a Pro-Housing President and a New Congress is Here

Jan 09 2025 18 mins  
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.

Housing Data Points to a Good Year for Builders in 2025

Dec 19 2024 24 mins  
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.

Pro-Housing County Exec Discusses Home Building Growth

Dec 03 2024 22 mins  
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.

Housing Continues to Dominate in the Media

Nov 19 2024 21 mins  
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.

Election 2024: The Day After

Nov 06 2024 21 mins  
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 housing production.

The Future of Home Building - NAHB Young Professionals

Oct 23 2024 16 mins  
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.

NAHB Welcomes New Chief Advocacy Officer as Builder Confidence Grows

Oct 18 2024 22 mins  
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.

How Appliance Suppliers Can Work with Home Builders

Oct 08 2024 21 mins  
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.

What Fed Rate Cut Means for Housing

Sep 19 2024 18 mins  
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?