Homebuilder confidence nudges up but remains below par
Homebuilding business executives maintain a guarded outlook on the homebuilding market, amid tepid demand, shrinking profit margins and weak consumer sentiment. The ongoing conflict with Iran could further complicate the outlook for builders. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells F
Wyoming refund exposes legal risk for local housing fee ordinances
Small wins on impact fees occasionally occur in costly U.S. housing markets. Teton County, Wyoming, officials agreed last week to refund a $24,325 “affordable workforce housing” fee that a homeowner had to pay to obtain a permit to build a single-family home. The payment settles a lawsuit the homeow
Georgia opens applications for $531M Hurricane Helene farm relief
ATLANTA (Atlanta News First) — Georgia began taking applications Monday for a $531 million federal block grant aimed at helping farmers, ranchers and foresters recover from Hurricane Helene, a storm that tore through southern and east-central Georgia in 2024 and left long-term damage across the timb
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