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Is a member leader at your HBA planning to attend their first NAHB leadership meeting this spring? Encourage them to apply for the NAHB Emerging Leader Grant. Applications are due April 20.

Mar 11, 2026

Emerging Leader Grant Opens the Door to National Leadership for More Members

Is a member leader at your HBA planning to attend their first NAHB leadership meeting this spring? Encourage them to apply for the NAHB Emerging Leader Grant. Applications are due April 20.

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Mar 11, 2026 Podcast: Massive Win in Battle Over Federal Energy Code Mandates

Mar 10, 2026 Supreme Court Ruling Raises New Concerns About Cluster Mailboxes

Mar 10, 2026 NAHB Announces 7 Fall Recruitment Competition Winners

Mar 09, 2026 Laura Dwyer Wins SA Walters Lifetime Achievement Award for Systems Built Housing

Mar 09, 2026 Watch Video Highlights from the Leadership Meetings at the 2026 IBS

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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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