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Pre-hung doors have long been the default choice for builders and remodelers. But with their benefits, they also come with logistical downsides. More builders are turning to a new alternative: flat-packed, “knocked-down” door systems that ship efficiently and assemble cleanly on-site.

Nov 19, 2025

The New Frontier of Jobsite Efficiency: How Flat-Packed Door Systems Are Transforming Installs

Pre-hung doors have long been the default choice for builders and remodelers. But with their benefits, they also come with logistical downsides. More builders are turning to a new alternative: flat-packed, “knocked-down” door systems that ship efficiently and assemble cleanly on-site.

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Nov 18, 2025 Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds Persist

Nov 17, 2025 Associate Members Set New Revenue Record in NAHB Census

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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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