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Across the Southeast region, lumber sources said that their markets are fair and that at the time of this writing, sales were slowing down some.

“The market continues to be a struggle,” according to a Quebec SPF manufacturer, “with consumers dealing with high interest rates and an abundant supply of

In Massachusetts one lumber supplier has noticed a slight slowdown in business, but stated that market activities are returning to normal, resembling pre-Covid conditions. “Things

“It has slowed down. There was a bubble that kind of happened, and I took advantage of it. I was thinking should I sell this

Spruce-Pine-Fir, Douglas Fir, and Western Red Cedar are the species that he markets, in No. 2 and Better in 2×4 through 2×12. “As far as

At the time of this writing West Coast commodity lumber sales are best described as stagnant, prices have hit a wall and in some cases

Across the Southeast, multiple sources have indicated that their markets are experiencing a slowdown in comparison to previous years. In Alabama, a lumber supplier said

Fires, weather, housing starts and interest rates dominated the discussion this period. An Ontario manufacturer indicated that “we’re quiet right now. It feels like the

Lumber suppliers and buyers throughout the Northeast area account for decreased demand and troubled pricing activity. The source in Michigan said business conditions are about

Inland West lumber suppliers report mixed market conditions. A source in Washington said demand is increasing after the spring breakup. “The weather has changed and

Across the Midwest region sources said that their markets are doing well and have started to stabilize as most of the sources seem to be

At the time of this writing, prices remain stagnant and sales muted in most sectors heading into the summer with a few exceptions including Western

Across the Southeast region sources said that their sales aren’t going well and that they are worse than they were six months ago.In Mississippi, a

Interest rates and fires are on everyone’s minds in the past few weeks. The Quebec government reported at one point over 160 forest fires burning

According to an Ontario producer, “The market in general has been poor because of weather conditions, especially in the U.S. northern states and Ontario and

Across the Southeast region sources said that their sales are doing well. There is however a mixed bag on whether they are doing better or

At the time of this writing lumber prices are a bit of a mixed bag, wintery weather persists in the PNW and New England while

In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers who were recently interviewed said their markets were strong or were showing “signs of life.” A sawmill representative in

In recent interviews with lumber providers in the Inland West, one lumberman reported positive dynamics in his market while two others said their business activity

Throughout the Northeast region sources say that their sales are doing well at the time of this writing, and they are hopeful for busy spring

In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers recently said that their sales are slow. But at the time of these interviews, there were also some glimmers