Podcast: Lumber Issue Heats Up, Hurts Affordability
On the latest episode of the NAHB podcast, Housing Developments, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the biggest headwind facing home building: Skyrocketing lumber prices. In early February, prices surpassed the September peak, causing concern for many home builders and buyers.
Jerry and Jim also discuss housing finance updates, the latest happenings on Capitol Hill, and more. If you want to hear the latest in housing news, remember to subscribe to Housing Developments wherever you listen to podcasts.
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