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Developed in partnership with Urban3, NAHB’s new Value of Land Use Efficiency video and infographic resource takes a data-driven look at how a wide range of residential development types contribute to local tax bases relative to the public services they require.

Jan 30, 2026

How Can Density and Varying Housing Types Influence Local Tax Bases?

Developed in partnership with Urban3, NAHB’s new Value of Land Use Efficiency video and infographic resource takes a data-driven look at how a wide range of residential development types contribute to local tax bases relative to the public services they require.

New Democratic Coalition Housing Affordability Roundtable

NAHB Participates in Capitol Hill Housing Forum

Framing Lumber Prices

Building Material Price Growth Remains Elevated

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NAHB Podcast: The Davos Housing Update That Wasn't

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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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