Builder Confidence Stabilizes In

Breaking a string of eight consecutive monthly declines, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), which gauges builder sentiment in the single-family housing market, posted a modest one-point gain to stabilize at a level of 31 in October. Read More

Home Builders Call On Congress To Pass Property Rights Bill

The nation’s home builders today called on the House of Representatives to pass the Private Property Rights Implementation Act, H.R. 4772, which would ensure that property owners can litigate their Fifth Amendment takings claims in federal court. Read More

House Passes Bill Giving Property Owners Day in Court
Shortly before adjourning to campaign for the November elections, House lawmakers on Sept. 29 passed H.R. 4772, the “Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2006,” by a margin of 231 to 181.

Long championed by NAHB, the bipartisan measure would ensure that all property owners can have their day in federal court if their Fifth Amendment rights are violated.

"We appreciate the leadership of House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), who acted quickly to bring this bill to the House floor for an up or down vote,” said  NAHB President David Pressly. “By placing Fifth Amendment takings claims on par with the rest of the Bill of Rights, this legislation represents an important victory for property owners.” Read More

Homeownership Brings Benefits To Individuals, Communities and the Country - The benefits of homeownership are widely touted, and for good reason: There are plenty. But they reach beyond just financial benefits, homeownership has powerful social and economic benefits as well-for our families, our communities and our country. In recognition of the many benefits of homeownership, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) joins the nation in celebrating National Homeownership Month throughout the month of June. Read More

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