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Solutions to Housing Affordability

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within our annual housing forecast survey (see the results on page 17), I got what I deserved from more than 300 of you. There also were calls for the feds to place controls on materials costs, as well as the charmingly hopeful response of “Mutually beneficial regulation” and the simplistic “Get rid of the NIMBYs.”. Affordability.

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Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet

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The central bank continues to monitor inflation data, including ongoing, elevated levels of commodities and building materials such as and lumber and OSB. The NAHB forecast has projected higher interest rates as the economy expands. Additionally, the forecast calls for somewhat above-trend inflation over the next few years.

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Housing Market Poised and Ready for 2023

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As newly elected 2023 NAHB chairman, I’m excited to build on the palpable energy from IBS. I am committed to strengthening NAHB’s culture of membership, an area of emphasis of 2022 chairman Jerry Konter. Everything the NAHB federation does at the local, state, and national levels must create value for our members.

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Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum

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We are shocked and very disappointed to see the prices had gotten to that level," said Jerry Howard, CEO of The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in an exclusive interview with Pro Builder earlier today. NAHB CEO Jerry Howard | Photo c. NAHB Leadership Predicts Lumber Price, New Administration Effects on Housing.

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