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Despite a change in leadership, the Federal Reserve decided not to change interest rates at the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting...

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It’s the “initials era” of the building materials industry. The three-letter brands of QXO, SRS, GMS ADG, FBM, along with ticker symbols LOW and HD,...

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It is with great pleasure that Stark Truss Company, Inc. announces the promotion of Todd Pallotta to President, effective May 28, 2026.

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New-home sales edged up month over month and year over year, but increased incentives and softer pricing point to tighter profitability.

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Housing starts fell sharply in May, driven by a steep drop in multifamily construction. Meanwhile, single-family buildings also slipped amid high...

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Familiar concerns about high costs and economic uncertainty continue to hamstring sales. Twenty-eight percent of builders saw higher year-over-year...

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Strong labor market growth continued to put pressure on the nation’s housing supply in 2024, as home building activity did not fully keep pace with...

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The median U.S. home-sale price hit a record $400,894 during the four weeks ending June 7, up 1.5% year over year, according to a new report from...

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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University published The State of the Nation's Housing 2026, available for download.

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On the latest episode of NAHB’s podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jim Tobin and COO Paul Lopez are joined by NAHB member Justin Wood, a West Coast...

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The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping...

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With the new direct-to-stud capability, HB One Backer CI can be installed directly to wood framing in designated non-shear wall sections, covering...

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