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- As if Canada's housing sector wasn't already irrational enough, a pandemic-induced lumber shortage is pushing the price of building a home even higher. The cost of basic lumber like two-by-fours has doubled since 2018.
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Jul 19, 2023 · Lumber prices fell from record levels in 2021 and 2022, reaching a bottom near the $350 level. The price action stabilized, and the path of least resistance turned higher since early June...
2 days ago · THE GLOBE AND MAIL Source: commodities-api. Background. Until 2020, the price of lumber was generally in the range of US$250 to US$500 per thousand board feet (1,000 bdft). During the initial days ...
Apr 27, 2021 · Why are lumber prices so high right now? President of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Ian Dunn explains how the pandemic has helped cause the massive surge in demand. April...
May 5, 2021 · Surging lumber prices alone have pushed the price of an average new single-family home $35,872 higher, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.
Dec 9, 2021 · Lumber prices are the highest they've been since a record was set this spring, meaning Canadians will be shelling out more for new homes and building supplies.
Jul 30, 2021 · While lumber prices have plunged in recent weeks, industry experts say increased demand and limited supply will keep the cost of softwood lumber above pre-pandemic levels for years to come.
