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• Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Analysis
  Prices for inputs to new residential construction rose by 0.2% in May, following a slight decline in April, according to The post Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Analysis appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS WELCOMES 2025/2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced its 2025–2026 national board of directors, set to take effect on The post AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS WELCOMES 2025/2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mortgage Rates Remain Essentially Flat
  Mortgage rates have remained relatively stable in recent months, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.84% and the 15-year at The post Mortgage Rates Remain Essentially Flat appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The Lowest Springtime Level Since 2020
  Pending home sales have dipped 1.1% year over year, while new listings continue to rise, giving buyers more leverage in The post The Lowest Springtime Level Since 2020 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs
  Amid ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainty, Chris Evans of Timberlab sees familiar challenges in the construction supply chain. In response The post Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Bank of America predicts major housing market changes
  Homebuyers have struggled with an unpredictable market, where high prices and steady mortgage rates have caused many to postpone purchasing. The post Bank of America predicts major housing market changes appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area
  In early 2025, the pace of home price increases began to slow down, growing by 4.7% compared to the same The post House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mid-Year Economic Update, Patrick S. Duffy
  The mid-2025 housing and economic outlook is shaped not only by typical factors like mortgage rates and inflation but also The post Mid-Year Economic Update, Patrick S. Duffy appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• US home price insights — June 2025
  In April 2025, home price growth slowed to just 2%, the lowest rate in over a decade, as concerns about The post US home price insights — June 2025 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mortgage Applications Dip in May amid Refinance Slowdown
  Mortgage applications dropped by 5.5% in May, mainly due to a sharp decline in refinancing activity, according to the Mortgage The post Mortgage Applications Dip in May amid Refinance Slowdown appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.