Lumber shortage drives up cost of homes locally in already tough housing market

479 Views   

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The COVID-19 pandemic is causing slowdowns in areas across the board. Now, lumber prices have jumped to new highs. It’s survival of the fittest with homes being taken off the market in an instant here in New Mexico and home buyers outnumbering homes available.

More Stories from the News Network

The New Mexico News Network is a service of the New Mexico Broadcasters Association. 

Latest News

Latest Releases