After hitting record highs near $1700 the price of lumber crashed below $500. The respite didn’t last long. Lumber closed December at $1127.70.  Historically, the normal price would be in the range $250 to $400. That makes lumber about 3 times higher than what builders are used to paying. Builders will pass on these hikes as well as the … Continue reading Cost of Building a Home Headed Back Up as Lumber Rips Higher to Finish 2021