Financial

NLBMDA outlines legislative priorities
At the 2023 Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference, the association eyes affordable housing and trucking reform.
New home sales move ahead in February
The average sales price for homes sold in February moved upward by nearly 4%.

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Masonite swings to Q4 profit
North American residential sales rise 7% for the period.
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UFP Industries sees Q4 sales slip
Sales for the year move up 11% to a company record.
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BlueLinx profits tumble in Q4
Sales of lumber, plywood, OSB and rebar decrease 23% in the final quarter of 2022.
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Boise Cascade sales and profits fade in Q4
Sales in the company’s BMD business fell 12% to $1.443 billion for the quarter.
Financial
Falling OSB prices impact LP's Q4 performance
LP sets a company fourth quarter record for Siding Solutions sales.
News
Existing-home sales drop for 12th straight month
While inventory remains low, buyers are beginning to have better negotiating power.
News
Mixed results for Jeld-Wen in Q4
Driven by core growth, sales move ahead 3.5% for the quarter.
Home Depot News
A ‘record year’ at Home Depot
Full fiscal year sales rise $6 billion to a record $157 billion in 2022.
Market Insights
Construction input prices see slight January climb
Softwood lumber prices are down 44.1% compared to a year ago.
News
Housing starts fade 4.5% in January
Permits for buildings with five or more units edged ahead slightly for the month.
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Easing mortgage rates help lift builder confidence
Home builder sentiment increased for the second consecutive month, the NAHB reports.
Ace
Ace sets record sales, profits
Ace Hardware’s full year revenue reaches new record level, topping previous highs.