Cost of Materials Rises, Especially for Smaller Builders
Material costs increased by 6.7% over the previous year, according to results from the survey for the July 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). A large majority (72.9%) of the builders responding to the survey reported that their cost of materials for the same house increased by up to 15% over the past…
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- Aug 24, 2026
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