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Navigating the complexities of today’s US housing market requires more than just intuition; it demands reliable price data, unbiased news and comprehensive analytics to make informed decisions. From supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to affordability pressures, interest rate fluctuations and volatile raw material prices, various factors are reshaping the landscape of the US housing market.
Volatility in lumber prices has a direct impact on the cost of construction materials, which in turn affects housing affordability and supply. When lumber prices are high, these costs can be passed onto buyers through higher home prices and cause delays or scale back new construction projects.
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The recent volatility of wood product raw materials prices significantly impacts the US housing market, influencing both demand and supply in construction. With pressure mounting in the framing lumber and structural panel markets, the fluctuating cost of these essential materials creates a ripple effect affecting pricing, project timelines and ultimately the availability of new homes. […]
Across the country, many would-be homebuyers wait with bated breath for interest rates to make a meaningful drop before they either purchase their next home or their first house. Persistently elevated rates have made it nearly impossible for lower-income mortgage applicants to qualify for financing. Meanwhile, those who purchased or refinanced a loan while record-low […]
North American softwood lumber exports to offshore destinations posted mild gains in the first quarter, sustaining the momentum evident in the second half of 2023. Want to predict the future of the lumber market? Learn more about our short-term and long-term forecasts and asset analysis for the global forest products market today. Learn more. Canadian exports overseas reached […]
What factors are driving the significant downturn in US housing starts, accompanied by a decrease in building permits?
U.S. housing starts in February posted a double-digit percentage increase month-over-month as construction picked up following a weather-related lull in January. Want to predict the future of the lumber market? Learn more about our short-term and long-term forecasts and asset analysis for the global forest products market today. Learn more. The Census Bureau reported total U.S. starts at […]
Steep declines in multifamily housing starts contributed to a disappointing finish for the 2023 Canadian housing market. According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, November housing starts for all areas declined by 22% from last month. Starts were logged at an annualized rate of 212,624 units, down from 272,264 in October, a 19% drop […]
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