EP 58: Farewell to 2023
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"The Lumber Word" podcast had an interesting episode this week, covering a range of topics related to the housing and lumber industry. Here's a summary of the key points discussed:
- Housing Starts and Permits: The podcast began by analyzing the latest data on housing starts and permits. The team seems optimistic about the strong numbers and delves into details such as completions and current homes under construction.
- Lumber Market Overview: Despite the holiday season, there was a notable level of activity in the lumber market. The podcast goes into the specifics of prices and discusses the items that experienced significant movement during the week.
- 2024 Housing and Price Predictions: The TLW crew shared predictions for the housing market and lumber prices in 2024. Listeners can look forward to insights on future trends, and it seems like Gregg launched a 2024 lumber pricing poll on LinkedIn for audience participation.
- Other Predictions: In addition to housing and lumber prices, the podcast touched on other economic factors such as interest rates, oil pricing, logistics, and home prices. It seems like the team also delved into some political and geopolitical discussions, providing a broader perspective on what to expect in 2024.
- Engagement with Listeners: The podcast expressed appreciation for its listeners in 2023 and mentioned exciting plans for the upcoming year. The mention of the LinkedIn poll indicates active engagement with the audience.
Overall, it seems like "The Lumber Word" podcast is providing a comprehensive and insightful look into the lumber and housing industry, combining market analysis with predictions and listener interaction. It'll be interesting to see how the predictions unfold in 2024. Matt Beymer, Gregg Riley and Ashley Boeckholt are all grateful for our listeners and wish everyone Happy Holidays.
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