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5/19/2009
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April Housing Starts Report
3.3% decline over March. 50% year-over-year decline.
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5/29/2009
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April New Home Sales Report
0.3% increase over March. 34% decline year-over-year.
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9/17/2009
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August Housing Starts Report
1.5% increase over July. Down 29.6% year-over-year.
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9/29/2009
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August New Homes Sales
0.7% increase over July, but a 3.4% decrease year-over-year.
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4/17/2009
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COBRA Changes Contained in Recent Stimulus Legislation
Guidance and resources from the Dept. of Labor.
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5/12/2009
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Dept. of Homeland Security Announces New Immigration "Worksite Enforcement Strategy"
Employers who knowingly hire illegal workers will be targeted for prosecution.
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4/7/2009
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DOE Application Process for Weatherization Grants
Consumers must apply through state energy offices.
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3/18/2009
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February Housing Starts Report
22% increase over January.
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3/25/2009
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February New Home Sales Report
Up 5% from January. Down 41% year-over-year.
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4/16/2009
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Home Channel News Coverage of NLBMDA's Legislative Conference
Video coverage of the annual event.
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3/24/2009
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IRS Releases Details on NOL Carryback Provisions
Applies to small businesses with less than $15m in gross receipts.
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3/15/2009
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January New Home Sales Report
48% year-over-year decline.
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9/18/2009
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July Housing Starts Report
One percent decline over June. Down 38% year-over-year.
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9/3/2009
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July New Home Sales
9.6% increase over June, but a 13.4% decrease year-over-year.
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3/21/2009
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Lumber Producers Asked to Support Eco-Label
NLBMDA seeks Producer Support for Voluntary Eco-Label Standard.
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4/17/2009
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March Housing Starts Report
10.8% decline over Feb. 48.4% year-over-year decline.
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4/24/2009
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March New Home Sales Report
Less than one percent decline from February. Down 31% year-over-year.
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6/24/2009
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May New Home Sales Report
0.6% decline over April. 32.8% decline year-over-year. Seasonally adjusted annual rate of 342,000.
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10/12/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Announces New Leadership Team
Lamperts CEO Daniel Fesler Elected Chairman
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1/4/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Applauds Approval of National Green Building Standard
Association renews call for voluntary eco-label for softwood lumber.
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3/25/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Commends House GOP Leaders' Housing Recovery Proposal
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5/29/2009
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Media Release: Innocent Sellers Fairness Act Reintroduced in Congress
NLBMDA-Promoted Initiative Would Provide Liability Protection for Those that Only Sell Products
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9/10/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Calls for Extension and Expansion of Homebuyer Tax Credit
Association Urges Lawmakers to Act Swiftly Before Current Tax Credit Expires.
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1/10/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Calls for Quick Action on Stimulus Measures by Congress and Administration
Association says passage is critical for reviving the housing economy.
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5/11/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Commends Congress for Rejecting Limits on Mortgage Interest Deduction
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1/7/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Releases 2009 National Policy Agenda
Agenda outlines association's legislative and regulatory priorities.
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3/19/2009
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Media Release: NLBMDA Says Card Check Legislation Will Damage Economy and Housing Recovery
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12/15/2009
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Media Release: Statement of NLBMDA on President Obama's "Cash for Caulkers" Proposal
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1/8/2009
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NLBMDA 2009 National Policy Agenda
Download a copy of the association's National Policy Agenda or view online.
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6/25/2009
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NLBMDA Alert: Tell Congress to Reject 1099 Proposal
Businesses could drown in additional paperwork.
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1/1/2009
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NLBMDA Alert: Contact Congress to Support Final Housing Stimulus Measures
Homebuyer Tax Credit in Jeopardy! Act Now!
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1/1/2009
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NLBMDA Applauds Adoption of Isakson-Lieberman Homebuyer Tax Credit Amendment
$15,000 tax credit a key component to housing recovery efforts.
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5/3/2010
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NLBMDA Applauds Passage of Home Star Legislation by U.S. House of Representatives
Critical of Rejection of EPA Lead Rule Amendment
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1/4/2009
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NLBMDA Chairman Addresses ProSales Excellence Awards Ceremony
View the video of NLBMDA Chairman and ProBuild CEO Paul Hylbert's keynote address on January 22.
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4/9/2010
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NLBMDA Expresses Support of NAHB Petition to Delay Implementation of EPA Lead Rule in Letter to EPA
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6/5/2009
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NLBMDA Promotes "Dream Again" Campaign
Campaign is designed to promote homeownership, construction and remodeling.
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1/2/2010
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NLBMDA Releases 2010 National Policy Agenda
Association plans proactive agenda on behalf of the LBM industry.
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5/19/2009
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NLBMDA Submits Comments to NIST on Proposed Revisions to American Softwood Lumber Standard
Association urges inclusion of eco-label in standard and other improvements to grade stamping.
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3/23/2009
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NLBMDA Testifies Before OSHA on Proposed Crane Rule
Download a copy of the testimony.
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6/17/2010
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NLBMDA Urges Support of Credit/Debit Card Swipe Fee Fix
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3/20/2009
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NLBMDA's Eco-Label Initiative
A Quick Reference Summary.
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12/2/2009
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October Housing Starts Report
4.0 percent below the revised September rate and is a 24.3 percent decrease year over year.
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12/2/2009
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October New Homes Sales Report
6.2 percent above the revised September rate and is 5.1 percent above the year over year rate.
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7/7/2009
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Pat Buchanan to Speak at ProDealer Industry Summit
Former presidential candidate to deliver keynote address at the Summit on Oct. 7 in Phoenix. Register now for early-bird rates!
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6/9/2009
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Q&A on New SBA ARC Loan Program
Eligible businesses may borrow up to $35,000.
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1/14/2010
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Register Now for the 2010 NLBMDA Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference
March 15-17, 2010, Marriott Washington. Click here for online registration. Download the advance program and registration form.
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10/23/2009
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September Housing Starts Report
1.2% below the revised August rate, and down 28.9% year-over-year.
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1/2/2009
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Statement of NLBMDA on Passage of the Economic Stimulus Legislation
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1/1/2010
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The Homebuyer Tax Credt
Summary, FAQ and homebuyer resources.
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1/11/2009
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The Need for a Housing Stimulus Package
An in-depth look at the housing crisis and a plan for recovery.
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3/25/2010
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U.S. Senator David Vitter Receives "Legislator of the Year" Award from NLBMDA
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