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In a major victory in the long legal battle over New York’s statewide gas ban for new homes, ��㴫ý and the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) have secured a suspension of the new regulations while the case works through the appeals process.

Nov 13, 2025

New York Gas Ban Suspended While ��㴫ý and NY HBA Appeal

In a major victory in the long legal battle over New York’s statewide gas ban for new homes, ��㴫ý and the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA) have secured a suspension of the new regulations while the case works through the appeals process.

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Nov 12, 2025 How Employment in US Metros Has Recovered - Or Not - Post-COVID

Nov 12, 2025 ��㴫ý Urges House to Pass Senate Bill Reopening the Government

Nov 11, 2025 Trade Data: State-Level Analysis of Canadian Softwood Lumber

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Framing Lumber Prices

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

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��㴫ý/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI)

The HMI offers an insider’s perspective on the current state of housing. Each month, builder sentiment about the present and near-term housing market is depicted on a scale of 0 to 100, indicating the portion of builders experiencing positive market conditions.

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Housing Starts

Housing starts data are key economic indicators that track the pace of residential construction. These monthly Census Bureau statistics typically reflect broader trends within the overall economy such as interest rates and job growth.

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