In a transaction that will create the world’s most comprehensive supplier of the equipment, technology, and essential tools used in modern wood processing facilities, USNR and Wood Fiber Group have announced their merger. The merger will create a single company with unmatched product range.
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Median Home Price Jumps 14% in September, Marking 14th Consecutive Months of Double-Digit Gains
Redfin, the Seattle-based, technology-powered real estate brokerage, reported in a news release on Friday (10-15-21) that year-over-year the median home sales prices rose 14% in September to $376,800.
Prices for Goods Used in Residential Construction Decline Modestly in September
A closer look at the recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) September Produce Price Index (PPI), with analysis provided by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), reveals that prices paid for goods used in residential construction, less energy, decreased -0.8% — not seasonally adjusted — in September.
Canadian National Home Sales Increase Month-Over-Month in September
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported today (Friday 10-15-21) that Canadian national home sales edged higher between August and September 2021. According to the CREA, Canadian home sales rose 0.9% on a monthly basis in September — the first month-over-month increase since March 2021.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index for September Rose 1% Month-Over-Month and 15% Year-Over-Year
Statistic Canada (StatsCan) today (10-15-21) released their flash estimates for the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) for September. The IPPI increased 1.0% month-over-month in September and was up 15.0% year-over-year. The month-over-month increase in IPPI was led higher by 3.3% increase in energy and petroleum.
University of Michigan Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index Released for October
The University of Michigan today (10-15-21) released its preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) for October. The CSI declined to a reading of 71.4 in October, down from 72.8 in September. This is a month-over-month decrease of -1.9% and a year-over-year decrease of -12.7% (81.8 in October 2020).
Weyerhaeuser Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Oregon Tree Farms’ Recovery from 2020 Wildfire Season
Weyerhaeuser has provided a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how all four of their Oregon tree farms’ operations were able to deal with and recover from the wildfire season of 2020. All four farms suffered significant damage after nearby wildfires on state and federal timberlands encroached on the company’s property in September 2020.
3 Years After Hurricane Michael Devastated the Florida Panhandle, Logging Industry Recovery is Still Ongoing
Sunday, October 10, 2021 marked the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s devastation of the Florida panhandle’s logging industry. The Florida Forest Service (FFS) estimates that Hurricane Michael damaged approximately 10-15 years worth of timber supply.
Remodeling Market Index Up Year-Over-Year Despite Supply Chain and Labor Availability Headwinds
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) / Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 87 in Q3 of 2021, up 5-points from Q3 of 2020. The HMI reading of 87 is a sign of positive residential remodelers’ sentiment for projects of all sizes.
Canadian Investment in Building Construction Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month in August
Statistic Canada (StatsCan) reported on Wednesday (10-13-21) that investment in building construction declined for the fourth consecutive month, falling -2.0% in August to $17.7 billion (CAD). Residential construction was down -2.9% for the month, while investment in non-residential construction edged up 0.6%.