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elajeunesse.bsky.social
Expert economic research 20+ years experience | housing and building products | Senior Manager @ John Burns Research and Consulting | Evidence-based analysis and insight
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Here's my take on the how consumer psychology is playing into the remodeling market right now. open.substack.com/pub/elizabet...

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Great short article by NY Fed researcher Donghoon Lee: "FTBs [first-time home buyers] are proving to be more resilient than some have depicted and in a better position than many might have feared." libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/are-... @newyorkfed.bsky.social

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Professional remodelers broadly reported an uptick in project activity as 2024 closed out. Looking ahead they expect large project activity to recover (we estimate $50B is deferred). Tariffs throw a wrench in this. Higher pricing for lumber, appliances, hardware, etc. could stall progress.

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Thinking of buying a major household appliance? With the tariff announcement, might be good to act soon... 73% of small electrical appliances are imported (mainly China) 44% of our major household appliances are imported (led by Mexico, China) Expect a measurable impact on pricing.

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Think 25% #tariffs on Canada and Mexico won't impact our housing market? Think again. To illustrate: 31% of all sawmill wood products used in the US are imported, with a massive share from Canada. A new report coming out later today from @jbrec.bsky.social details price increases we can expect.

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments