Feb 16, 2020 | Cost of Doing Business, DHL Monthly Newsletter, Doing Business
Scrolling Netflix the other night, I stumbled upon an interesting Norwegian film called Kon-Tiki. Though my wife thought it slow (like some of my favorite Westerns, she commented), I’ve always been fascinated by adventure and exploration stories. I guess when you set...
Nov 26, 2019 | Cost of Doing Business
We are Thankful for you! In a pleasant show of unity and camaraderie, many of Dallas’ finest remodelers gathered Tuesday night at NARI’s annual Evening of Excellence. The awards event was rare because it gathered competitors together to celebrate and...
Jul 17, 2018 | Cost of Doing Business, Lumber
Record Run for lumber pricing appears to have peaked and is beginning to recede. Mill lead times are still long and transportation from mills remains challenging, so coupled with continued high demand, some experts have predicted that pricing may stair step down...
Jun 1, 2018 | Cost of Doing Business
LUMBER MARKET & JUNE TAKE AWAYS Larger Homes in 2018 Counter to recent trends, new single-family home size increased to 2,436 square feet at the start of 2018. Record Run A common refrain from veteran lumber traders in this historic market run has been, “We...
Jan 26, 2018 | Building Practices, Cost of Doing Business, DHL Monthly Newsletter
January Take Always: Panel prices almost down to year-ago levels A little relief on Lumber prices, but Western species (SPF, DF and Studs) still remain high US Housing starts are up at the end of 2017 Housing demand remains strong Construction is predicted to be...
Dec 11, 2017 | Cost of Doing Business, Cost/Benefit
The end of the year gun has sounded. Thanksgiving has come and gone and those of you who put up Christmas lights in late October your time is now. One must see movie at our house during the Christmas Season is It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. It is the...
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