NAHB
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Lumber is down more than 60% from its May peak but overall aggregate residential construction material costs increased 13% on an annual basis in the first eight months of this year, according to the NAHB.
From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2021
Robert Dietz, chief economist at the NAHB, said he’s heard from builders that “there are ongoing challenges, and in some cases growing challenges, with flooring, other kinds of building materials.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2021
“Our research shows a 30 percent increase in the number of townhomes being built in 2016 compared to 2015,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist of the NAHB.
From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2017
From September 2011 through July 2012, sales jumped 5%, according to the NAHB.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 8, 2012
Jerry Howard, CEO of the NAHB, says banks are refusing to extend credit to small builders and stiffening the terms on existing credit.
From BusinessWeek • Mar. 4, 2010
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