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Top NC court will consider Brunswick Co. takings claim against DEQ
The North Carolina Supreme Court will consider a Brunswick County developer’s takings claim against state environmental regulators.
Opinion
No starter homes in your area? Blame local officials
In 1982, 40% of homes were "starter homes," meaning homes under 1,400 square feet. Only 9% of homes built in 2023 were. And it's pricing out young buyers.
News
Home builders support plaintiff in DEQ takings case at top NC court
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is supporting the plaintiff in a Brunswick County takings lawsuit against state environmental regulators.
News
Tillis, colleagues introduce bill to alleviate housing shortage and costs
As home sales dropped to their lowest level in nine months in June and prices hit an all-time high, North Carolina Republican US Sen. Thom Tillis is among a group of senators who recently introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the housing supply and reduce costs.
Opinion
Housing is unaffordable — does anyone care enough to fix it?
House Bill 765 will help reduce the housing in North Carolina.
Opinion
NC’s housing crisis can’t wait. HB 765 can stop the local gridlock.
According to a housing study commissioned by NC REALTORS®, NC Chamber Foundation, and NC Home Builders, NC needs more than 760,000 additional homes by 2029.
News
Retailers, homebuilders offer insights to House Committee on Regulatory Reform
State lawmakers assigned to the House Committee on Regulatory Reform heard presentations Tuesday from the NC Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) and the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) recounting successful recent regulatory reforms affecting their respective industries and identifying pain-points the legislature could target for reform in 2025.
Opinion
New York Times uses falsehoods to blame NC Home Builders for western NC damage
While all our efforts should be dedicated to supporting the victims and addressing the areas of greatest need throughout the region, when anyone makes false or misleading remarks about our hardworking members or our supporters in the legislature, we will respond with the truth.
Opinion
Cooper’s climate agenda would make housing less affordable in NC
The energy code mandates that Cooper advocated for would have increased the cost of the average home in NC by at least $20,000 while only achieving a maximum of $400 per year in energy savings.
Opinion
Reforming NC’s construction plan review process is necessary for efficiency and growth
Rep. Jeff Zenger's bill promises to bring much-needed reforms to the state’s construction and development industry.
News
Home Builders oppose Cooper’s injunction request in appointments dispute
The North Carolina Home Builders Association is asking a court to reject Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for an injunction against new state appointments laws. An injunction could block a new state Residential Code Council scheduled to take effect in 2025.
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Home builders group takes interest in Wake Forest charter school dispute
A group representing N.C. home builders is supporting a charter school operator in its legal fight with the town of Wake Forest. The state Supreme Court will hear the case in the months ahead.
