Housing Developments

Capitol Hill Democrats are trying to move their agenda forward in the coming weeks but will they succeed? Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the latest movements in Washington and the most likely outcomes facing the tax bill, infrastructure spending, and government shutdown.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin sit interview Mollie Elkman, author of NAHB’s newest, and fastest selling book, “The House that She Built.” Elkman was inspired to write this book, geared toward young children, after her firm was involved with the real-life “House that SHE Built,” the first home designed and created by an all-women team.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin get an update from special guest Mike Waterman with Visit Orlando on what attendees to the 2022 International Builders’ Show(IBS)can expect based on recent conferences in the area, as well as hotel updates and new local attractions that have opened since IBS was last held in Orlando.

NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz provides his mid-year report and second-half forecast. Dr. Dietz discusses the recent surge in inflationary pressures and offers advice to home builders on weathering the upcoming “perfect storm” of high material prices, high demand, and rising interest rates.

Host Jim Tobin welcomes guest host Paul Lopez, NAHB SVP of Communications, to discuss a recent – and long awaited – meeting between the NAHB Senior Officers and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the importance of finding a solution to the lumber crisis. Also, hear what's coming up in Congress.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin sit down with another lumber mill operator, Ross Stock, general manager of lumber mill Western Cascades Industries in Oregon to discuss lumber sustainability, the causes of the price increases, and the implications of trade disputes with Canada. NAHB is committed to airing all sides of the lumber price crisis.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin welcome special guest Alden Robbins, a lumber mill operator in Maine, to discuss the lumber crisis and associated fallout in the home building industry. Listen to hear straight from the lumber producers why lumber is so expensive, and when and how the industry might see some relief.

On a special episode of Housing Developments, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, joins hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin to discuss housing, including the fate of the GSEs and rental assistance, and what the infrastructure bill could mean for home builders.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss some of the legislation that Congress is likely to consider this session. Topics include the full Low Income Housing Tax Credit bill that NAHB has championed, the fate of the filibuster, immigration and a possible expansion of the Supreme Court.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss policy changes on the horizon with Congress back in session. Tune in to hear about President Biden’s infrastructure plan, the co-hosts’ thoughts on bipartisanship cooperation in Congress, updates on lumber prices, and more.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the recent legal victory noting the federal overreach of the CDC eviction moratorium and what this means for NAHB members. And while this is an important legal win to rein in federal overreach, NAHB continues to urge members to seek access to the $46.5 billion of rental assistance for tenants through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program via local government and housing authorities.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the steps that can now be taken by the Administration to promote housing growth with the entire cabinet officially confirmed. Jim and Jerry discuss Sen. Sherrod Brown’s new, housing-focused direction for the Senate Banking Committee and the opportunities Commerce Secretary Raimondo and Housing Secretary Fudge can take to ensure housing remains a driving force of the national economy.

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin interview California home building professional Linda Hebert. Listen to Linda’s story about how she got her start in the industry, challenges she’s faced during her influential career, and how she hopes the next generation of women and girls in home building will change the industry for the better.

Hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss how the evolution of the Republican party will impact legislation, which will likely impact businesses across the country. They also touch on a potential solution to the ongoing lumber crisis: Direct trade with Canadian provinces.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin have a candid discussion about home appraisals during the surge in lumber prices with special guests Scott Reuter, chief appraiser and head of valuation at Freddie Mac, and builder Kurt Dinnes, founder of Sun Custom Homes in Oklahoma City.

Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin discuss the biggest headwind facing home building: Skyrocketing lumber prices. In early February, prices surpassed the September peak, causing concern for many home builders and buyers.

In a special episode of Housing Developments taped live at IBSx, hosts Jerry Howard and Jim Tobin welcome Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers on the podcast to discuss the local impact of home building and development.

NAHB EO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin are joined by EVP of Housing Finance, Dave Ledford, to review recent updates in housing finance. Jerry, Jim and Dave discuss the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s conservatorship, the uncertain fate of Mark Calabria as FHFA director, the implications of HUD Secretary-Designate Marcia Fudge’s focus on low-income housing, and the steps needed to truly make housing reform comprehensive.

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the first week of the Biden Administration and whether the climate is right for comprehensive housing reform for the first time in 30 years.

On a special Inauguration Day episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the next steps for the housing industry as President Joe Biden officially takes office and enacts new policies impacting home building, including a $1.9 trillion economic relief package. Tune in to hear Jerry and Jim predict which cabinet secretaries will be the most likely to pursue to pro-housing policies, and which will present more of a political fight, as well as NAHB’s plans to negotiate with a Democrat-controlled Congress and White House.