Housing starts slumped in May 2025It's the lowest May tally since 2020. Builder sentiment sinks in June 2025Thirty-seven percent of NAHB respondents slashed prices this month. Portland, Ore., lands a mass timber factory The city's port is partnering with ZTS. Home Depot breaks new ground in Canada The company's 183rd Canadian store will be in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Comact expands in S.C. The Canadian wood processor is anchoring an industrial park in St. George. The steep cost of housing's labor crunch New NAHB research sheds light on the massive workforce challenge. EYE on RETAIL: Academy Sports keeps expanding The retailer plans to open up to 25 new stores in fiscal 2025. ARH relocating store support center Operations are shifting from Lenexa to Overland Park, Kan. Report: Homes for sale hits 5-year high Prices also grew at the slowest pace in nearly two years. Report: Builder confidence sinks again in May The NAHB finds 78% of respondents reported difficulties pricing homes. 1 2 Next Last
