By Buddy Hughes | NAHB Chairman
The vision of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is “Building Homes, Enriching Communities and Changing Lives.” This means building homes that are both suitable and affordable for American families. But achieving this vision will require more than just building more homes; it will also require finding ways to remove obstacles to housing attainability.
Governmental overreach at the local, state, and federal levels is a significant hurdle to building more homes. Overly restrictive policies governing building materials, zoning, and energy use have created an imbalance of supply and demand. Uncertainty surrounding tariff policies and interest rates has also created doubt for potential homebuyers. Finally, concerns around funding for workforce training are making the future of home building even more uncertain. In response, NAHB members say to our nation’s leaders: Let Builders Build.
