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Navigating the complexities of today’s US housing market requires more than just intuition; it demands reliable price data, unbiased news and comprehensive analytics to make informed decisions. From supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to affordability pressures, interest rate fluctuations and volatile raw material prices, various factors are reshaping the landscape of the US housing market.

Volatility in lumber prices has a direct impact on the cost of construction materials, which in turn affects housing affordability and supply. When lumber prices are high, these costs can be passed onto buyers through higher home prices and cause delays or scale back new construction projects.

Our reflective data solutions offer critical insights into housing market health and raw material price trends and supply chain dynamics to inform your investment strategies, maximizing returns in a fluctuating market.

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  • Metro-level analytics for over 30 US regions, tailored to key markets including single-family and multi-family homes.
  • Long-term forecasts (5-15 years) backed by 50 years of historical data for solid future planning.
  • Short-term market analysis for a 1-2 year outlook to navigate immediate market shifts.
  • Cost and performance benchmarks across 4,500 companies and 16,500 projects in the wood products sector.

Discover how Fastmarkets’ price data can help your business drive sustainable growth and innovation in the ever-moving construction market.

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US housing market news and predictions

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In late September, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced a cut in the existing mortgage rate by an average of 50 basis points.

The annual rate of housing starts was slightly down from the previous quarter but up from the same period last year, with urban single-detached starts decreasing and other urban starts slightly increasing.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the US housing market, recent trends reveal a complex interplay between lumber prices, construction activity and broader economic indicators

Are fluctuating raw material costs worsening the US housing affordability crisis? Urgent action is needed to preserve homebuying opportunities, as explored by the Fastmarkets team

The ongoing Federal Reserve rate stagnation is having a ripple effect across the wood products market and the broader economy, affecting everything from homebuying to the lumber industry

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