Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Apr 5, 2018 in News
By Robert Dietz on March 15, 2018 • Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes edged down one point to a level of 70 in March from a downwardly revised February reading on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the fourth consecutive month at or above a level of 70 for the HMI, an indication of strong single-family housing market conditions. Builders’ optimism continues to be fueled by...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Apr 3, 2018 in News
HERS Amendment Puts Smaller Homes on Level Playing Field Filed in Codes and Regulations by NAHB Now on April 3, 2018 • The RESNET Standards Development Committee has approved an amendment that puts smaller homes on equal ground in terms of achieving a lower — or more efficient — Home Energy Rating System score. Historically, smaller homes have been disadvantaged relative to the HERS Index ratings for average and larger homes. Stakeholders seem pleased with the...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Mar 27, 2018 in News
Pass-Through Income: What if You Have More? Filed in Economics, tax reform toolkit by NAHB Now on March 27, 2018 • 0 Comments Earlier this month, a Tax Reform Toolkit post explained the basics of the new 199A 20% deduction for pass-through income. It focused on how the deduction works for a taxpayer who has less than $315,000 of taxable income, is married and filing jointly (or $157,500 in income if single). In general, these taxpayers may deduct 20% of their pass-through...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Mar 16, 2018 in News
Scholarships Support Next Generation of Industry Leaders Filed in Construction Industry, Student Chapters by NAHB Now on March 16, 2018 • Students interested in – or currently pursuing – rewarding career opportunities in residential construction can apply for several industry scholarships that are now accepting applications. Encourage students you know to submit their applications soon as the deadlines are quickly approaching. National Housing Endowment The National Housing...
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Posted by karyl@hbaofic.org on Mar 16, 2018 in News
Watch Remodelers Council Chair, GT Karr, on the Task Force on Aging Forum Task Force on Aging Forum: Affordable...
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