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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court last week upheld the constitutionality of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Act, which mandated zoning changes across the state.

Jan 17, 2025

State Supreme Court Denies NIMBY Challenge to Zoning Reform

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court last week upheld the constitutionality of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Act, which mandated zoning changes across the state.

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Jan 17, 2025 Housing Starts End 2024 on an Up Note

Jan 17, 2025 HUD Confirmation Hearing Centers on Regulatory Burdens, Affordability and Need for More Housing

Jan 16, 2025 NAHB Lauds the Nomination of Bill Pulte to Lead the FHFA

Jan 16, 2025 NAHB Promotes Key Housing Priorities to Incoming Trump Administration

Jan 16, 2025 Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in the Fourth Quarter of 2024

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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.

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NAHB/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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