Construction workers on the rooftop

NAHBNow

The official news blog of NAHB and your one-stop source for home building industry news, product information, and educational resources.

Latest Post

NAHB spoke with an NAHB Global Member who attended their first International Builders’ Show this year to find out more about the benefits to international members.

May 14, 2024

What Attracts Global Members to NAHB?

NAHB spoke with an NAHB Global Member who attended their first International Builders’ Show this year to find out more about the benefits to international members.

Trending on NAHBNow

A house and an economics chart

NAHB Announces 10-Point Plan to Improve Housing Affordability

A house and an economics chart

Senior Officers Lobby Lawmakers Ahead of LegCon

A house and an economics chart

What are the Highest Paid Jobs in Construction?

Subscribe to NAHBNow

Log in to subscribe to notifications of new blog posts. Don’t have an account? You can easily create an account now. Then select “NAHBNow Blog Notifications” under Email Preferences in your profile.

Log in or create account

Data at a Glance

Framing Lumber Prices

Fluctuations in the costs of building materials, particularly those of framing lumber, contribute significantly to home prices and housing affordability levels.

Learn more

Other NAHB Blogs

A house and an economics chart

Eye on Housing

NAHB’s economists discuss the latest housing data and policy.

A house and an economics chart

Best in American Living

Follow the latest in residential design trends and building practices.

A house and an economics chart

Know the Show

Get the latest updates about the industry’s premier event, the NAHB International Builders’ Show.®