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Oct 01, 2024

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Applications for many of NAHB’s top awards programs close next week on Oct. 7. Apply today to spotlight top projects and professionals in your field.

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Dept. of Energy Gives $1.6M for Energy Code Training in R.I.

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How to Add Renewable Energy Sources into New Homes

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What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Housing

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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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