We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, click here to subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? lumberslingers@gmail.com
Covered in this episode:
Year of the Dragon
Chinese Zodiacs telling us who we really are
Favorite Stories:
Canfor Announces Leadership Transition - Lumber Blue Book
Russin Announces Tranquility Paneling - Lumber Blue Book
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kodiak Building Partners Expands Pacific Northwest Market Position with Acquisition of Thomas Building Center - Lumber Blue Book
Sears and Trostel
Expansions & Curtailments
Malheur Lumber to Cease Operations in John Day, Oregon - Lumber Blue Book
Movers & Shakers
Beacon Expands Service With New Locations in Georgia and Texas - Lumber Blue Book
LBM Advantage Announces Key Managerial Appointments - Lumber Blue Book
Market Update
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June - Lumber Blue Book
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey - Lumber Blue Book
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Show Little Movement - Lumber Blue Book
And we conclude with the biggest story of the week !
West Fraser Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results
