The recently released Meyers Research, New Home Pending Sales Index (PSI) for May 2020, reports that pending homes sales decreased year-over-year but rose month-over-month across the U.S.
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J.D. Irving Announces Modernization and Expansion at Doaktown NB Sawmill Starting in July
The sawmill division of J.D. Irving has announced that in July they will be starting a modernization and expansion of their Doaktown NB facility.
When it Comes to Home Renovation Projects Baby Boomers are Leading the Way
According to the results of the ninth annual Houzz & Home Survey of more than 87,000 U.S. respondents, Baby Boomers (born between 1946 – 1964), accounted for more than half of homeowners renovating their homes in 2019.
Federal Reserve Releases Results on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households
According to the recently released Federal Reserve Board Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households, 76% of adults surveyed in the U.S. reported ‘doing okay’ or living comfortably financially’, which was unchanged from 2018.
FEA’s Weekly Orders Survey Shows Dealers Encouraged by the Uptick in May Housing Starts and Permits and June’s Builders Confidence Reports
Dealers reported another week of steady to sneaky strong sales. Dealers are very encouraged by the uptick in May’s Housing Starts and Permits.
42% of COVID-19 Pandemic Home Buyers Ended Up in a Bidding War
According to a new study conducted by Clever, 42% of homeowners who made a purchase during the time period of January and May this year have ended up in a bidding war.
Weekly Jobless Claims Decline Modestly for Week Ending June 13th
The U.S. Department of Labor is reporting that an additional 1.508 million Americans made their initial filing for unemployment benefits during the week ending on Saturday June 13th.
Mortgage Rates Drop to a New Record Low
Freddie Mac has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for the week ending June 18th, 2020.
HUD Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Through August 31st 2020
The HUD announced on Wednesday (6/17) that the Federal Housing Administration is providing a two-month extension of its foreclosure and eviction moratorium through August 31st, 2020.
Canfor Announces Vida Group, a Subsidiary, to Acquire 3 Sawmills from Bergs Timber in Sweden
Canfor Corporation announced on Wednesday 6-17, Vida Group, has entered into an agreement to purchase three sawmills located in Sweden from Bergs Timber for a purchase price of CAD$43 million plus working capital.