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Whole House Commodity Index
The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index is based on wholesale costs of the base components to build a 2,200-square foot wood frame home with a concrete stem wall in Central Florida. The Index includes foundation, metal, concrete, block, stucco, cement, wood framing, siding, sheathings, trusses, roofing, drywall, insulation, windows, doors, trim, garage doors, and most building hardware. It does not include décor, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, landscaping or labor. Because the I


Whole House Commodity Index - April 2026
Rising fuel, labor shortages, and global pressures are driving costs higher. See what’s behind the increase.

Don Magruder
4 days ago3 min read


March 2026 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder Just 30 days ago, in the February RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index Report, there was no mention of a potential war with Iran. At that time, the outlook still reflected optimism for a strong kickoff to the spring homebuying season. However, the situation has changed rapidly since then. The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index has dropped a meager 0.1 since February to $52,865, as declines in truss pricing offset gains in other comm

Don Magruder
Mar 163 min read


February 2026 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder Material cost Inflation Impacts Index over the last 30 days. The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for February 2026 increased a whopping 2.3 percent to $52,938 over the last month, and it is at the highest level since September 2022. A combination of mill curtailments and shutdowns, along with tariff and duty challenges, is finally catching up with the market despite lackluster housing demand. The latest housing starts announced in Jan

Don Magruder
Feb 162 min read


January 2026 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for January 2026 began the year with a significant price run-up as lumber markets began to move up in mid-December 2025. The Index increased 2.7 percent to $51,737, 1.7 percent higher than last January and the highest level since June 2025. Most builders will experience sticker shock as these new lumber prices work their way through the supply chain. It appears mills are finally reducing supply;

Don Magruder
Jan 153 min read


November 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for November 2025 reversed October’s minimal gains with a decline of .4 percent to $50,759. With the government shutdown, housing and inflation data have been limited to the private sector, but the numbers being reflected continue to suggest the housing market remains weaker than anticipated. Recent quarterly financial reports by larger national providers indicate the housing market downturn may be

Don Magruder
Nov 18, 20253 min read


October 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for October 2025 increased by .06 percent to $50,957 despite continued unimpressive housing numbers nationally and in the state of Florida. Nationally, housing starts were down 8.5 percent, while starts in Florida dropped 6.0 percent, according to the Census Bureau. The Florida Realtors report August home sales were down 3.5 percent as the housing inventory grew year-on-year to 5.3 months, or an in

Don Magruder
Oct 13, 20253 min read


September 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for September 2025 dropped to $50,644, or .8 percent, from...

Don Magruder
Sep 16, 20253 min read


August 2025 Whole House Commodity Index
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for August 2025 dropped to $51,071 or 1.0 percent from the...

Don Magruder
Aug 18, 20253 min read


July 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for July 2025 dropped to $51,565 or 1.5 percent from the...

Don Magruder
Jul 15, 20253 min read


June 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 decreased .8 percent to $52,324 wiping away...

Don Magruder
Jun 16, 20253 min read


May 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 increased .8 percent to $52,765, which is the...

Don Magruder
May 15, 20253 min read


April 2025 Whole Commodity Report
By Don Magruder In last month’s report, I cautioned, “There is little doubt these tariffs will be inflationary unless these new tariffs...

Don Magruder
Apr 14, 20253 min read


March 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for March 2025 increased 1.5 percent to $52,123 as the very...

Don Magruder
Mar 14, 20254 min read


February 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for February 2025 increased 1.0 percent to $51,353 as mills...

Don Magruder
Feb 17, 20253 min read


January 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for January 2025 decreased by .07 percent to $50,869 from...

Don Magruder
Jan 15, 20253 min read


December 2024 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for December 2024 decreased by 4 percent to $51,222 as the...

Don Magruder
Dec 16, 20243 min read


November 2024 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for November 2024 increased 1.8 percent to $51,451, and...

Don Magruder
Nov 15, 20243 min read


October 2024 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for October 2024 increased .04 percent to $50,554 from last...

Don Magruder
Oct 15, 20243 min read


September 2024 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for September 2024 increased 1.5 percent to $50,363 from...

Don Magruder
Sep 16, 20242 min read


August 2024 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for August 2024 increased 1.2 percent to $49,624, but as...

Don Magruder
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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