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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

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“I think we can confidently say we're now in a housing recession,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist and SVP for Economics and Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ). Residential building permits dropped by 15,594, or 10.1% NAHB Chairman’s Message: Members Urge Action on Housing Crisis.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Residential Construction Continues to Struggle

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Residential Construction Continues to Struggle. Meanwhile, single-family permits are holding their own at 417,000. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) October Housing Market Index (HMI) rose from 14 to 18, the highest it has been since a reading of 22 in May of last year. skip to main | skip to sidebar. in 2013. .

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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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