NAHB says material costs spiked in the past yearOn average, the 12-month increase in material costs for a new home was 26.1%. NAHB says material shortages are widespreadMore than 90% of builders report a shortage of lumber, OSB, and appliances. Timberlab mass timber construction company is launched Timberlab promises to deliver the full lifecycle of a mass timber project from inception to installation. Commerce Secretary taking lumber pricing crisis “seriously” The NAHB says there is a disconnect between lumber supply and housing demand. Pending home sales slide in April Year-over-year contract signings ascended 51.7%, following last year’s lockdown protocols. New home sales fall in April High material costs and low inventory continues to drive up home prices. PDIS Update: Offsite construction solutions in a challenging market The benefits of offsite solutions could be the answer to market volatility, including high lumber prices and labor issues. NAHB says White House doesn’t care about housing affordability Commerce Department doubling lumber tariffs on Canadian lumber to 18.32%. Existing-home sales slide in April Single-family home sales fall 3.2% as prices continue to climb. At PDIS: A residential construction slowdown could be approaching Industry analyst Ivy Zelman delivers a forecast for housing and home improvement spending at the ProDealer Industry Summit. First Previous 40 41 42 43 44 Next Last
