HBRAME News Archives

What is the “Missing Middle” of Housing?

Missing middle housing encompasses all the housing unit types that fall between detached single-family homes and large, apartment-style multifamily buildings. This includes duplexes, triplexes, four-plexes, courtyard and cottage court communities and townhouses. Missing middle housing can provide additional units in a manner that fits existing communities’ structure, known as “gentle density,” while assisting in providing […]

Careers in Construction Month

Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated to help increase public awareness of the opportunities available in construction trades professions.

Associate Member Appreciation Month

HBRA Sept 2023 September is Associate Member Appreciation Month – an annual celebration of Associate members for their contributions to the NAHB Federation and the home building industry. Associates are our industry’s suppliers, service providers and product manufacturers – a vital component of home building and our association.

Purpose, Belonging, Compensation, Flexibility

these concepts aren’t abstract to the best, most committed and most loyal employees. Keeping employee engaged and, even more importantly, fostering a sense of commitment and loyalty to the organization have become critical to a company’s success… read more in the newsletter

Residential Construction Workers On Capital Hill

More than 700 builders, remodelers and associates engaged in all facets of residential construction marched on Capitol Hill today to call onCongress to take steps to ease the nation’s housing affordability crisis and make housing and homeownership a national priority.

National Homeownership Month

As home builders and home owners celebrate National Homeownership Month in June, the latest housing trends report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that housing affordability expectations among prospective home buyers are improving.