Name: As GDP Contracts, NAHB Battles NIMBYs at the Local Level by National Association of Home Builders
Duration: 18 min 16 s
Description: The small contraction in the American economy in the first quarter took many by surprise, but NAHB economists have a more reasoned view of the current environment. Also, NAHB is fighting local resistance to new housing who want more housing, just not near them.

The small contraction in the American economy in the first quarter took many by surprise, but NAHB economists have a more reasoned view of the current environment. Also, NAHB is fighting local resistance to new housing who want more housing, just not near them.

As GDP Contracts, NAHB Battles NIMBYs at the Local Level

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss a very busy week of meetings with Administration officials on a variety of topics, including lumber prices and affordable housing. Jerry and Jim also address the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and offer their support for the president’s nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

NAHB Meets with All the President's Men

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard explains the decision-making process behind the cancellation of the in-person 2021 International Builders’ Show, to be replaced by a virtual IBS experience.

Why The Builders' Show Went Virtual

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin give their last thoughts before the national elections on Nov. 3. Listen as they discuss tight Senate and House races and what the presidential hopefuls need to do to win the White House,

Final Thoughts Before Election Day

NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin share their early Wednesday morning thoughts after a very long night of watching election results roll in. With the presidency still up in the air, Jerry and Jim discuss the races that have been called, and what the House and Senate might look like for the foreseeable future. Tune in to hear their initial thoughts on election 2020, their very early predictions for the 2024 election cycle, and some rumors floating around Washington.

Election 2020: What We Do (and Don't) Know So Far

Get the latest on the U.S. housing market, economics, and housing policy advocacy from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez.

As GDP Contracts, NAHB Battles NIMBYs at the Local Level

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