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At the 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting, the Legal Action Committee reviewed several funding requests that reflect the growing complexity and urgency of legal threats facing the home building industry and awarded grants in three cases.

Jun 20, 2025

NAHB Announces Latest Round of Legal Funding for HBA Lawsuits

At the 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting, the Legal Action Committee reviewed several funding requests that reflect the growing complexity and urgency of legal threats facing the home building industry and awarded grants in three cases.

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Jun 18, 2025 Podcast: Mid-Year Update on Economic Indicators and Advocacy Priorities

Jun 18, 2025 Sharp Drop in Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Down

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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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