Cautious Momentum: Suppliers Describe a Choppy but Stable Start to 2026 by Michael Collins At the recent International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando, we asked…
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[DWM] January 2026 e-Zine: Trend Tracker
Moving in the Right Direction Lower Prices and Steady Rates Create Openings for Remodeling and M&A Activities by Michael Collins A recent report from…
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Housing Starts Hinge on Fed Rates
Last week, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that its Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by…
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Slight Optimism for Single-Family Starts as Remodeling Looks Poised for Growth
Economists speaking at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas last week pointed to conflicting market conditions, such as policy moves in the areas…
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IBS Debuts With a Few Repeats and Surprising Twists
The International Builders’ Show (IBS) began Tuesday, drawing its biggest footprint in over a decade, officials said. This year’s show includes approximately 1,800 exhibitors and…
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Concerns Over Tariffs and Housing Costs Tank Builder Confidence
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released last week, shows builder sentiment fell sharply in February, due to concerns…
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2024 Ending on Changes in Mortgage Rates and Builder Confidence
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reported recently that, according to Freddie Mac, housing starts edged lower in October as average monthly mortgage rates increased…
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Thanksgiving – A Time to Give Thanks, Reflect and Ponder Future Plans
One week from today is Thanksgiving! Can you believe it? Where did the year go? Despite less than stellar market conditions, it has been a…
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With the Election Behind Us, What’s in Store for Doors and Windows?
My wife and I like to take our dogs for walks in new housing developments. It is a nice change of scenery, and we like…
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Single-Family Starts Up in August but Supply-Side Issues Linger
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reports that single-family starts posted a solid gain in August. Officials are attributing increases to robust demand and mortgage…