Crews at a construction site in Denver, Colorado, are working around the clock, trying to keep up with an increased demand by building more housing. “It’s getting really interesting out there isn’t it ...

Lumber buyers placed unsuccessful bets on tariffs and interest rates Lumber prices have dropped by more than 14% from a record high in early August. Many home builders, contractors and retailers ...

We embarked on a big remodeling project in early 2021, just as lumber prices soared to all-time highs. Suddenly, 2x4s were selling for $16, when just a year before they were less than $4. Luckily we ...

A combination of factors has driven lumber prices to their highest levels since the Covid pandemic. In recent weeks, spot market prices for framing lumber were up 14.9% yearly. A combination of ...

Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some ...

Many home builders, contractors and retailers wagered that higher U.S. tariffs on imports would boost the cost of lumber, while lower interest rates would lift demand for the building material. But ...