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Higher single-family permits in August 2024

The total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 685,923 during the first eight months of 2024. This represents an 11.5% increase...

Inflation Continues to Slow in September

Inflation eased further in September, remaining at a three-year low as shelter prices moderated. Shelter expenses, the primary driver of inflation since early 2023,...

Remodeling Market Sentiment Softens in Third Quarter

The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter of 2024 registered 63, a two-point decrease from the previous quarter. Remodelers are positive...

Patios Outnumbered Decks on New Homes

While the percentage of new houses with patios is increasing, the percentage with decks has remained at a historic low of less than 18%,...

Construction Job Market Rebounds

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), the number of open construction industry jobs rebounded in August...

NAHB: What window and door features home buyers want?

A new NAHB study reveals that energy-efficient windows and a variety of door options are top priorities for homebuyers. The most recent NAHB study on...

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