FHFA reported that its House Price Index rose 0.6% month-over-month and 1.9% year-over-year in November 2025.
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US Southern Pine Exports Climb in October; Near Flat Year-to-Date
Southern pine exports rose sharply in October 2025 but remained roughly flat at 488 MMBF year-to-date, the USDA and SFPA reported.
S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Reports 1.4% Annual Gain in US Home Prices in November
US home prices rose 1.4% year-over-year in November 2025, unchanged from the increase in October.
Canadian Residential and Nonresidential Construction Costs Rise in Q4
Canadian construction costs rose in 2025Q4, with residential prices up 0.4% and nonresidential costs up 0.5%.
US Consumer Confidence Index Falls in January
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell 9.7 points in January to 84.5, as current conditions and expectations both weakened.
Detroit Hosts “Tall Timber” Exhibit Showcasing Future of Mass Timber Construction
A Detroit exhibit highlights how mass timber could shape future buildings in Michigan, showcasing designs and projects that speed construction timelines, WILX reported.
Western Forest Products Extends Chemainus Sawmill Shutdown Through 2026
Western Forest Products will keep its Chemainus sawmill closed through 2026, citing weak demand, tariffs, and log supply issues, the Times Colonist reported.
US Homebuyers Cancel Purchase Agreements at Record December Rate
About 16.3% of US home-purchase agreements were canceled in December 2025, the highest December rate on record, Redfin reported.
Canadian Wildfire Study Finds Fewer Fires but Bigger Blazes
A Canadian Forest Service study finds wildfire damage is rising despite fewer fires, as a growing share of burned area comes from increasingly large blazes, CBC reported.
Canadian Rail Traffic Edges Higher in November
Canadian railway freight was up 0.5% year-over-year in November 2025, as higher commodities and intermodal traffic offset US-linked declines.