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To help prepare the leaders of state and local associations who support those industry pros, NAHB continues to collaborate with HBAs in hosting Area Leadership Conferences.

Sep 30, 2025

NAHB Is Expanding Leadership Development Opportunities Across the Country

To help prepare the leaders of state and local associations who support those industry pros, NAHB continues to collaborate with HBAs in hosting Area Leadership Conferences.

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Sep 30, 2025 Fall Membership Recruitment Competition is Under Way

Sep 29, 2025 Massachusetts Advocacy Efforts Place Development on the Fast Track

Sep 29, 2025 Students Can Register Now for Career-Forming Competition at IBS

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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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