Other stories by Bobby Rayburn

  • A Bright Future

    AFTER THE HOUSING MARKET'S PHENOMENAL performance in 2004, it's natural to wonder if the streak will continue as we move into the second half of the decade.

  • Note From The NAHB

    “I am confident that our members are committed to ensuring proper sales practices in their businesses. To do this they must stay current on all aspects of the laws relating to home sales and must comply with those laws. Through our University of Housing, the NAHB offers various courses that help...

  • House Policy

    WHEN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION is just a memory and the 109th Congress has settled into place, making housing a national priority should be the first order of business for our nation's elected officials.

  • Valiant Effort

    In some markets, the gap between those who can afford a home and those who can't is widening at an alarming rate, and affordable rental housing is in very short supply.

  • Politically Correct

    NAHB's list of the top 10 key points about housing that all candidates and elected officials need to know.

  • Every Vote Counts

    Many people who work in the housing industry just didn't bother to vote.

  • Favorable Forecast

    Demographic factors, including immigration and strong household formations, will drive the ongoing demand for new homes and the vast majority of new construction will be single-family.

  • Risky Business

    Insurance costs are skyrocketing, and in some markets, builders can't get coverage at any price.

  • Close Call

    IN A GREAT VICTORY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the EPA recently decided not to issue stormwater Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) that would have cost builders and consumers an estimated $3.5 billion per year.

  • Stay Connected

    To help people connect throughout the federation, take advantage of all that membership offers, and even sell the homes they build, the NAHB has developed a number of outstanding Internet and online resources for the home building industry and housing consumers.