Looming tariffs could cause the cost of construction materials like lumber and mortar to skyrocket— if they actually happen.

With California wildfires triggering a massive rebuilding process that could take several years, investors are looking closer ...

The CME’s physical lumber futures contract moved 5.66% higher in Q4 2024 but was 3.76% lower in 2024, settling at $550.50 per ...

Lumber prices have been stable at $500 per thousand board feet as of 2023-2024. Boise Cascade sees profits despite the soft housing market linked to construction demand. International Paper excels ...

And then there was lumber mania, when lumber prices soared to records. Once we all were cooped up in our homes, many people looked around, realized they hated their abodes, and decided it was time ...

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) published an analysis today of how volatile lumber prices have significantly impacted home prices and rent. Since the pandemic lockdowns began in ...

It's less volatile since it has less direct exposure to the wild fluctuations of lumber prices. However, that also gives it slightly less upside potential in a rising lumber price market.

Lumber prices have reached record highs in Japan ... may weather the difficult times by maintaining home prices at the current level because they do not want to be stuck with unsold homes.” ...

Additionally, prices of lumber and other building materials slumped after a renovation project surge and the pandemic eased; the lower prices left many suppliers in shaky financial condition.