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  • Using Madison’s Lumber Prices on SilvaStat360: Step-by-Step instructions

    Here are step-by-step instructions how to use Madison’s Lumber Prices on SilvaStat360 via Forest2Market , with screen captures of the actual tool: DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS 2-PG PDF: SS360 Madisons Tutorial Click this link to access your login https://silvastat360.forest2market.com/auth/signin?from_page=/ Click on “Madison’s Lumber Reporter” at the left on your landing page: Click on “View” at the top…

  • Building Materials Price Index: February 2017

    The prices of softwood lumber, gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and OSB all increased in February, according to the latest Producer Price Index release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, out Tuesday. The increases were led by gypsum products, with softwood lumber a close second. After decreasing in four of five months, the price of softwood lumber…

  • “Americans react to softwood lumber dispute”

    The U.S. National Association of Home Builders says duties or volume caps on imported lumber will raise the price of lumber, adding more than $1,300 to the cost of a new single family home, according to Metroland Media Monday. “ “We feel strongly that Canada should have had a more aggressive stance early on in…

  • US Apartment Stocks, Rental Rates: Sept & 3Q 2016

    The US National Multifamily Housing Council released its Apartment Markets Retreat in the October NMHC Quarterly Survey, said Calculated Risk Thursday. The Market Tightness Index fell to 28, the lowest since July 2009 and the fourth quarter in a row showing declining conditions. Meanwhile, the stabilization of the vacancy rate, which has been falling for…

  • Housing Market, US: Mid-2016 Update

    The US housing market is on a roll and is showing no signs of slowing down — that’s the key takeaway from Goldman Sachs’ most recent Housing Monitor research report, released Thursday. US Housing Market: Mid-2016 Update According to the Goldman Sachs research, US house prices have continued to grow close to a 5 per…