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Residential demolition activity in 2025 dipped slightly by 0.1% compared to 2024, but remained well above pre-pandemic levels. Teardowns are widely viewed as a signal of reinvestment, often indicating where new construction is likely to follow.

Mar 27, 2026

Aging Housing Stock Keeps Demolition Activity Elevated

Residential demolition activity in 2025 dipped slightly by 0.1% compared to 2024, but remained well above pre-pandemic levels. Teardowns are widely viewed as a signal of reinvestment, often indicating where new construction is likely to follow.

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Data at a Glance

Framing Lumber Prices

Fluctuations in the costs of building materials, particularly those of framing lumber, contribute significantly to home prices and housing affordability levels.

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NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)

The HMI offers an insider’s perspective on the current state of housing. Each month, builder sentiment about the present and near-term housing market is depicted on a scale of 0 to 100, indicating the portion of builders experiencing positive market conditions.

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Housing Starts

Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.

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