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Annual Outlook 2026

After housing starts fell flat and remodeling regained some of its mojo in 2025, analysts look to lower interest rates and fiscal support to prop up the new year. [DWM]'s Annual Outlook dives into the latest predictions.

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[COLUMNS]
[FROM THE EDITOR]
Editor Drew Vass

A brand new year brings a brand new addition for [DWM]. Welcome to the monthly e-Zine, our latest add-on to print.

 
Drew Vass
 
[TREND TRACKER]
Columnist Michael Collins

Why lower home prices and steady interest rates create openings for remodeling and M&A activities

 
Michael Collins
[DEPARTMENTS]
Introducing
[INTRODUCING]

The industry’s latest products

 
Ones to Watch
[ONES TO WATCH]

Sales to executive leadership—all of the latest faces

 
What's News
[WHAT’S NEWS]

From M&As to awards and
expansions - including the latest from [DWM]'s newsletter

 
[UPCOMING EVENTS]

February 5 - 6

Glass Expo Hawaii™ ‘26

Alohilana Resort

Honolulu, Hawaii

Key Media & Research

>glassexpohawaii.com

 

February 17 - 19

International Builders’ Show

Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, Florida

National Association of Home Builders

>buildersshow.com

 

March 2 - 5

FGIA Annual Conference

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, California

Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance

>fgiaonline.org

 

March 17 - 19

Aluminum Extruders Council 77th Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Aluminum Extruders Council
>aec.org

 

March 24 - 25

WDMA Spring Legislative Conference

Washington, D.C.
Window and Door Manufacturers Association
>wdma.com

 

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