Good article about the rapid increase in lumber prices. Now, the huge wildfires on the west coast are also crimping the supply too. Lumber price increases have already raised the cost of a house over $16,000. This may be why home builders are mostly flat today. LEN, an industry leader, announces earnings today and I suspect they will be a big beat. That could trigger rally mode for the group again tomorrow.
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