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? [email protected]

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