by Kat Anderson | Feb 18, 2021 | Trends
By NAHBNOW News Housing affordability has been a critical issue across the country for years, as factors such as a shortage of lots and labor have led to a limited supply. As...
by Kat Anderson | Feb 18, 2021 | Trends
By NAHBNOW News Strong buyer demand helped offset supply chain challenges and a surge in lumber prices as builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes...
by Kat Anderson | Jan 28, 2021 | Trends
By NAHBNOW News Higher home prices stemming from rising lumber and other building material costs, as well as a lack of inventory due to a shortage of buildable lots, offset solid...
by Kat Anderson | Jan 27, 2021 | Trends
By NAHBNOW News Rising material costs led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices, along with a resurgence of the coronavirus across much of the nation, pushed builder confidence in...
by Kat Anderson | Jan 26, 2021 | Trends
By NAHBNOW News While housing starts ended the year on a strong note, rising lumber prices and increasing regulatory cost concerns could affect future production. Led by a solid,...
by Kat Anderson | Nov 7, 2020 | Advocacy, Trends
Framing lumber prices peaked above $950 per thousand board feet in mid-September, according to Random Lengths, and have been on a slow, downward trajectory since then. For the...