by Calculated Risk on 10/07/2020 10:25:00 AM

Here is another monthly update on framing lumber prices.  

This graph shows CME framing futures through Oct 2nd.

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This is down sharply from late August, but still up 65% year-over-year.

There is a seasonal pattern for lumber prices, and usually prices will increase in the Spring, and peak around May, and then bottom around October or November - although there is quite a bit of seasonal variability.

Clearly there has been a surge in demand for lumber and the mills are struggling to meet demand.