As lumber prices sizzle, WTO rules in favor of CanadaNAHB hopes the ruling could reignite softwood lumber talks between the United States and Canada. New home sales heat up in JulyNew single-family home sales are up 36.6% compared to July 2019. Rising lumber prices are pumping up home prices The price of an average new single-family home has jumped by more than $16,000 since April. Existing-home sales ride high again Existing single-family homes jump nearly 24% in July. Multifamily builder confidence grows in Q2 While builder sentiment is on the rise, multifamily confidence remains below pre-COVID-19 levels. At the NAHB: New message from a new chairman New NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke discusses updates and efforts from the home builder association. Housing starts and permits are hot in July Single-family permits are up 17% from the previous month. Builder confidence reaches a record in August The NAHB warns that rising lumber costs could dampen momentum. NAHB seeks aid from White House in battle against lumber prices The home builder association wants a solution to tariffs and lumber shortages. NAHB: Construction hiring gains ground Finding skilled construction labor remains a challenge for home builders and remodelers. First Previous 54 55 56 57 58 Next Last
