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U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on Imported Products from Canada and Mexico and a 10% Tariff on China

2 months ago | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (Feb. 1, 2025) that he is imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing a national emergency over fentanyl and illegal immigration. The new tariffs take effect on Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2025) and will remain in place until the crisis is resolved. The tariffs include a 25% duty on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% duty on Chinese goods.
Higher Lumber Prices Push Up Building Materials Costs for New Homes in November - Forest Economic Advisors, LLC

Dec 13, 2024 | getfea.com

Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—were unchanged in November, the BLS and NAHB reported.
Timber Development UK Timber Import Report Highlight Mixed Trends

Dec 9, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

Timber Development United Kingdom (TDUK) released its Q3 2024 timber import volumes report on December 6, 2024. The report highlights that year-over-year (Q3 2023–Q3 2024), timber import volumes showed growth in softwood, OSB, and engineered wood products (EWP). However, these gains were offset by declines in other categories, particularly hardwood plywood and MDF, resulting in an overall deficit of 1.2%.
Southern Pine Lumber Exports Surge in 2024 Despite Quarterly Fluctuations

Dec 9, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

According to data recently released by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Services’ Global Agricultural Trade System, exports of Southern Pine lumber (treated and untreated) are running 17% ahead of 2023 through the first nine months of 2024. Southern Pine lumber exports were down 10% in Q3 of 2024, when compared to Q2 of 2024, but are up 11% over Q3 of 2023. Exports were up 3% over August and up 20.9% over September 2023.
Enviva Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Dec 9, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

Enviva announced on Friday, December 6, 2024, that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic transformation. According to the press release, Enviva is now well-positioned for long-term growth and consistent operational performance. This strengthened position enables the company to continue serving its customers as a market leader and a critical partner in meeting the demand for renewable fuel.
Multifamily Housing Starts Fall to 2013 Levels as Starts-to-Completion Gap Continues to Widen

Dec 9, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

According to an analysis provided by Texas-based Madera Residential, of data published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau, new multifamily apartment buildings in 2024 have fallen dramatically to 2013 levels. Nationwide, there were a total of 804,000 units under construction by the end of October. Madera Residential Principal and Head of Investment Strategy Jay Parsons says this represents a 19.2% year-over-year decline.
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index® Continued to Trend Higher in November

Dec 9, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

Fannie Mae on Monday (12-9-24), released its Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) for November 2024. According to the report the HPSI increased 0.4 point in November to a reading of 75.0, continuing its sharp upward trend over the past year as consumers appear to be acclimating to the higher mortgage rate and home price environment. Year-over-year (Nov. 23 – Nov. 24) the HPSI is up 10.7 points.
Fannie Mae Reports Year-Over-Year Single-Family Home Prices Increased 5.9% in Q3 2024

Oct 16, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

Fannie Mae released the results of its latest Home Price Index (FNM-HPI). The FNM-HPI is a national, repeat-transaction home price index measuring the average, quarterly price change for all single-family properties in the United States, excluding condominiums. According to the HPI, year-over-year (Q3 2023 to Q3 2024), single-family home prices increased 5.9% compared to the downwardly revised annual growth rate of 6.4% in the Q2 2024.
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightened in September

Oct 16, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) released its Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) report for September 2024. According to MCAI, mortgage credit availability declined in September. The MCAI declined by 0.5% to a reading of 98.5 in September. The MBA notes that a decline in the MCAI indicates that lending standards are tightening, while increases in the index are indicative of loosening credit. The index was benchmarked to 100 in March 2012.
Canadian Homes Sales in September Climbed to Highest Level Since July 2023

Oct 16, 2024 | getfea.com | Rocky Goodnow

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), reported that home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed 1.9% on a month-over-month basis in September 2024, reaching their highest level since July 2023. The national increase was led by the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton-Burlington, Montreal, and Quebec City, as well as Greater Vancouver and Victoria.