New Builds: Lumber Pipeline Runs Short as Home Prices Run High

Lumber has become a sizzling hot commodity during the pandemic, and when commodities sizzle, so does the price tag. The cost of lumber has shot sky high since April, and that’s adding thousands on to the cost of new homes and renovations. For some, it isn’t a matter of price. It’s a matter of whether you can get the lumber you need.   In a report by Fortune, research by Random Lengths shows that lumber prices have soared 134% year-over-year due to a lumber shortage and high demand.   www.NewsForInvestors.com