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Stagflation Is Reshaping the Home Renovation Market
Lucas and Luna explore how stagflation is transforming home renovation. With core inflation hitting 3.4% in May and jobless claims dropping to 215,000, homeowners are pulling back on big remodels but pouring money into energy-efficiency upgrades and DIY repairs. Lucas breaks down cost trends for materials like lumber and copper, while Luna highlights the boom in small-scale projects under $5,000. They discuss how the 2025 housing inventory squeeze and high interest rates are forcing homeowners to stay put and renovate rather than sell. The episode also examines regional shifts, with Sun Belt…
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