NCHBA & Our Members Making Headlines
It’s been a busy start to 2026 for housing news — and NCHBA voices were front and center.
Housing Costs are Soaring for Builders and Buyers Alike
A recent story in The Pilot newspaper (Southern Pines) includes comments from NCHBA Chief of Staff and Director of Regulatory Affairs Chris Millis. The article explores how rising material, labor, and regulatory costs are driving up housing prices and squeezing both builders and home buyers.
NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes Urges Congress to Ease Regulatory Burdens
NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes – a builder and past NCHBA president from Davidson County – testified at a congressional committee hearing last week, urging Congress to eliminate excessive regulations and administrative hurdles to development.
Homeowners Are Staying Put – and Expanding Their Homes
A new story in The Washington Post includes comments from Raleigh remodeler and NCHBA First Vice President Nicole Morrison. The article highlights how high mortgage rates are keeping homeowners in place and driving demand for additions that reduce backyard space.
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