You may have noticed in the last few months that prices for home goods are through the roof (no pun intended)! Real estate nationwide is at unprecedented levels of demand with homes selling in 2-3 days with multiple offers over asking, and home prices up 17% from this time last year. Similarly, the demand for building materials both in new construction and remodeling are at all-time highs with some standard building materials completely sold out for the year already at almost 3X their standard costs.
With all this happening, it goes without saying that construction costs are rising. Here at Rick’s, we have 5 fully-stocked lumber yards and we purchase early in the season to ensure that we have enough stock for every project necessary. With unprecedented demand for building materials, we are doing our best to keep everything you need in stock and buying as competitively as possible. Here’s what you as home owners should know to make the best buying decision this year:
Start the process today by Requesting your FREE Estimate, visiting one of our Product Galleries, or following our Community Support Drive efforts with local organizations like Impact NW and Make-A-Wish Oregon.