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Honoring Don Magruder’s 28 Year Legacy at RoMac Building Supply
After 28 years of leadership, Don Magruder retires as CEO of RoMac Building Supply. From navigating the housing recession to building a culture centered on truth, grit, and developing people, his legacy will shape RoMac for generations to come.
RoMac Media
Feb 137 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
December 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for December 2025 declined for the second month in a row to $50,379 or 0.7 percent. Housing activity remains diminished by most accounts, as official government housing starts have not been reported since the shutdown. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points yesterday, but most predict this move will have little to no effect on mortgages, given that yields on U.S. Treasury b
Don Magruder
Dec 15, 20252 min read
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