Why Builder Lumber Prices Remain Higher than Headlines Suggest
· The same forces that lead to large lags relative to mill prices on the way down can help explain why builders' lumber costs may increase in tandem with mill prices. Wholesalers tend to be "trigger happy" when prices skyrocket. As the cost of their inventory is low relative to cash prices during these periods, they will quote at or near current market prices. The environment is one in ...
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