Episode Synopsis "Economic Forecast & Lumber Price Update"

This episode has been brought to you by Piedmont Natural Gas. Our guests NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin discuss the latest economic data behind the sharp rise in the price of lumber and how long these increased costs may last. Dietz also provides an update on the broader US economic trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Tobin highlights how NAHB is seeking prompt action from Congress and the Trump Administration to address soaring lumber prices and the limited supply of other building materials.

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