14-day Trial, Quick, Essential Reading for anyone in Lumber Trade Our weekly Coles Notes version of the top-5 softwood lumber prices and conditions, additional lumber futures and timber ETF prices, plus the very latest housingRead More →
NAHB report shows where largest homes are being built The median square footage (including finished areas of the basement and attic) was 2,300 square feet in 2019. Source: LBM Journal NAHB report shows where largestRead More →
Custom home building share increases The custom home share increased to 20.2% of all single-family homes started in 2019. Source: LBM Journal Custom home building share increasesRead More →
Residential Construction Is Recovering Faster Than Non-Residential Construction NAHB — Job gains slowed sharply in November as the COVID-19 surge continued. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 245,000 in November, and the unemployment rate fell to 6.7%.Read More →
Report: Homes selling faster, remain at summer peak prices The median listing price grew 12.2% year-over-year, to $350,000 in October. Source: LBM Journal Report: Homes selling faster, remain at summer peak pricesRead More →
NAHB map highlights COVID-19-related construction exemptions What are the latest guidelines for your state? The National Association of Home Builders has produced an interactive map showing which states have enacted construction restrictions and to whatRead More →
