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CAPE CORAL Lumber prices fall after pandemic shortages Good news for all the builders and families trying to make ends meet: prices of lumber are starting to go “timber” after unprecedented spikes related to pandemic shortages. The price went from $1,600 per thousand feet during COVID-19 to about $200 less, a decrease of around 10 to 11%. Many people are moving to Southwest […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Rising construction costs lead to stealing supplies The price of building materials has skyrocketed to the point that construction sites have become profitable targets for thieves. Now, builders are going the extra mile to protect houses. There is currently a building boom. John and Sam Cieplak are trying to have a house built. “Getting material is a nightmare,” said John. They’ve been […]