Publisher’s Soap Box – Part 3: 2025 Market Review, Housing Outlook Holds Promise in the New Year - Dec 24, 2025
While most experts are not suggesting that boom times are back, the doldrums experienced this year in the housing sector may dissipate in 2026. While affordability has improved marginally in the last quarters in most metros of the U.S., it is still much worse than five years ago. And rising insurance costs and taxes have at least partially offset lowering home prices over the last year.; PLA Releases 4th Quarter Pallet Recycling Analysis: Factors suggest stable recycled pallet pricing into year-end, with limited downside unless a broad demand slowdown materializes. Another key factor heading into 2026 could be limited retailer restocking and the potential for a holiday pallet flush.; USDA Announces Farmer Relief, Lumber Producers Could Be Included: The specifics of who qualifies and how to apply for these funds has yet to be released by the White House. This could potentially include softwood and hardwood lumber producers.; EU Governing Bodies Reach Agreement on EUDR Implementation Delay: U.S. lumber and wood providers among other interests have lobbied for simplification of the rules and processes as well as a delay to allow operators, traders and authorities to prepare adequately.; Pallet Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback for Residuals Study: By commenting on your real-world experience, you can help shape the solution through this confidential, short survey; NEWS IN BRIEF: The NWPCA recently hired Michelle Sullivan as its new senior director of marketing. APHIS will end its temporary suspension of the ISPM-15 hyphen requirement.
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