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Arizona’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong

Arizona’s Economic Outlook Remains Strong

There is a good amount of local projects in the pipeline right now, especially in commercial warehouse buildings. Thanks to organizations like the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Arizona continues to be a magnet state for new manufacturing and distribution. Just look at all the warehouse building happening around us!

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August Lumber Market Commentary

August Lumber Market Commentary

With all of the uncertainty in the economy, one would potentially predict extreme buyer caution and low demand to bring prices to rock bottom. Prices have adjusted but they are certainly not rock bottom and demand continues to be better than expected in both the residential and commercial sectors.

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What Makes Trio So Special

What Makes Trio So Special

Trio’s Commitment to ‘Building a Great Company with Great People and Great Results’! These ladies head up the Front Office and are the epitome of our Core Values of Do It, Do It Right and Do It Right Now! We know the total customer experience includes everything before and after the sale and these ladies ‘Get It Done’ Trio style.

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June 2023: Lumber Market Starts to Sizzle

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It’s not just the summer temperatures that are rising in Arizona, lumber prices are starting to simmer!

Across most products, we are experiencing the beginning signs of price increases. Similar to the mild Arizona June temperature increases, the lumber market is just starting to slowly trend upward.

May Housing Starts and Permits Up

  • May Housing Starts and Permits experienced the the largest increase in 13 months. Builder confidence continues to increase.
  • Even with current mortgage rates, new build housing starts and permits are up. Limited market resale supply is one reason for consumers turning to new builds.

Fires begin to Roar Across North America and Arizona

  • Fires hinder some mills harvesting seasons.