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Higher Lumber Prices Add Nearly $19k to the Cost of a New Home

Higher Lumber Prices Add Nearly k to the Cost of a New Home

cnbc logoWe continue to post about rising lumber prices and their impact on the housing industry.  In a recent report, CNBC’s Diana Olick says the price of lumber has been on a roller coaster since the start of the pandemic, and it’s disrupting the housing market.  As we have seen, not only are soaring costs increasing the price of a new home, they are also adding nearly $ 7,300 to the average cost of a new multifamily home, translating into an additional $ 67/month to the rent.

Click here to read the full story at CNBC.com.

 

 

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