Are townhomes popular with homebuyers? Well, an NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design shows that townhouse construction jumped more than 23% in 2023. As housing demand shifted to more suburban and exurban areas and housing affordability headwinds persisted, medium-density construction lagged for the last couple of years. However, demand for[...]
Jim Chapman, a prominent figure in the home building industry and President of Jim Chapman Construction Group, officially announces his candidacy for Georgia State Representative at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This move seeks to extend his impactful service, having maximized roles at local and state levels, to a national platform. State and Local Contributions Chapman’s career is marked by[...]
Trilith and its builders guild took home three Best in American Living awards at this year’s ceremony presented by the National Association of Home Builders. The mixed-use development won the distinguished Game Changer award for its innovation and design influences as well as gold in Detached Home up to 2,000 sq. ft. for its newest Micro Village and platinum in[...]
The National Association of Home Builders selected Loudermilk Homes as a finalist for Custom Builder of the Year. The NAHB’s Custom Home Builders Committee chose Loudermilk Homes as one of three finalists for the national award, which recognizes the contributions and leadership of the top builders in the nation during the International Builders’ Show that was held in Las Vegas[...]
Vice President of Client Services Courtney Stewart with Denim Marketing joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the 2023 NAHB Int'l Builders’ Show. Stewart joins host Carol Morgan to chat on the All About Real Estate segment. An Atlanta native, Stewart graduated from the University of Georgia in 2011 with a degree in Public Relations. Celebrating her 10th anniversary with[...]
Commemorated by the entire home building industry, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) dedicates the entire month of April as New Homes Month. Perfectly timed, the spring season is packed with families searching for their dream home and first-time buyers ready to enter the market. Throughout April, the NAHB educates and spreads awareness of the increasing benefits of buying a new[...]
Presidential Award – Myles Cardenas, McKinley Homes The 2022 Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA), recently took place at the Omni Hotel at The Battery. At this year's ceremony, Myles Cardenas with McKinley Homes was presented with the Presidential Award. Presented at the discretion of the association President, the Presidential Award is a special[...]
Chief Economist Dr. Rob Dietz with the National Association of Home Builders spoke to delegates about the state of the housing market during Fall Leadership Meetings in Houston, Texas earlier this month. He cited ongoing supply chain challenges and housing affordability as two of the biggest challenges facing the new home building industry. Government regulations, material and labor price increases[...]
Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, recently won several awards from the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) National Sales and Marketing Council. The association hosted its National Awards for new home sales and marketing. During the awards, Empire Communities was honored for marketing excellence for various low-rise and high-rise communities across North America, including for[...]
According to recent July reports from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), the housing market is looking to be ready to lead a post-COVID economic recovery. Based on the data, builder confidence for new construction single-family homes has jumped 14 points to 72 this month, placing the HMI at the pre-pandemic reading we saw prior to the COVID-19 (coronavirus)[...]