by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
West Coast Business Trends Hope Prevails On The West Coast Despite Turbulence By Zach Miller At the time of this writing, North American lumber prices have seen a 1.5 percent year-over-year increase with moderate spring activity. West Coast manufacturers are dealing... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
NAWLA Members Convene During MWC In conjunction with the recent Montreal Wood Convention, held at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) hosted a regional meeting. The afternoon included networking... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Southeast Business Trends Southern Yellow Pine Is A Bestseller While Some Prices Are Problematic By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor While fuel prices and the Iran war are popular discussions, issues such as finding quality labor (especially truck drivers), logistics... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Real Quality Is Experienced, Not Manufactured By Brad Kirkbride, Managing Director, Western Red Cedar Lumber Association In a world increasingly shaped by synthetics and imitations, authentic materials like Western Red Cedar ground us in something real, offering a... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
NAR Report: Baby Boomers Remain Largest Share Of Home Buyers As First-Time Buying Falls To Record Low Only about one in five buyers were first-time purchasers Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time...