Roseburg President and CEO Grady Mulbery, in a news release announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday […]
Wood Markets News
Klausner Lumber One Sawmill in Suwanee County Florida Ceases Operations
Suwanee County officials have confirmed that the Klausner Lumber One sawmill ceased operations at the beginning of this week. The […]
U.S. – Mexico Border Scheduled to Close to Slow Spread of COVID-19 Virus
President Trump announced on Friday afternoon, that the U.S. – Mexico border will be closed to nonessential travel to further […]
Home Building Continue Despite COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
While residents in California, New York and Pennsylvania are told to stay home, unless they perform life essential work duties, […]
Construction Input Prices Fall in February
Analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index performed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reveals […]
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates are Moving Higher
Freddie Mac has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for the week ending March 19th, 2020. The PMMS shows that […]
Existing Homes Sales Climb 6.5% in February
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is reporting that total existing-home sales, which include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops […]
West Fraser Announces Curtailments in Response to COVID-19 Virus and Slower Lumber and Panel Markets
West Fraser has announced that in response to the COVID-19 virus and its negative impact on the lumber and panel […]
Freight Industry Layoffs Accelerating Across North America
The rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus is forcing a change in many North American residents daily work, shopping and entertainment patterns. […]
Canadian Realtors are Reporting COVID-19 Virus Reducing Springtime Buyer Interest
Canadian realtors were looking forward to a strong spring selling season. Forecasts for sales this spring were upbeat, thanks to […]