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PWB councils of all sizes are helping reshape the narrative in the home building industry nationwide, merging inspiration and education with recreation and connection.

Sep 17, 2025

Strength in Numbers: The Power of Professional Women in Building Councils

PWB councils of all sizes are helping reshape the narrative in the home building industry nationwide, merging inspiration and education with recreation and connection.

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Sep 17, 2025 Housing Starts Remain Soft Ahead of Fed Meeting

Sep 16, 2025 Tradeswomen Paving Their Own Way

Sep 16, 2025 Kansas City Builder Testifies Against Energy Code Mandates

Sep 16, 2025 Builder Confidence Steady but Future Sales Expectations Hit Six-Month High

Sep 15, 2025 NAHB Joins Housing Leaders to Endorse Principles of Housing Affordability

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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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