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Why Housing Still Can’t Catch a Break
The housing market remains stuck as high mortgage rates, weak affordability, and cautious consumers continue weighing on home sales, renovations, and new construction.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down Home Depot’s latest earnings and what they reveal about the state of housing, from delayed renovation projects to the growing pressure on builders as interest rates move back toward 7%. They also discuss why everyday life still feels so expensive, how childcare, healthcare, education, and housing costs are reshaping the meaning of “middle class,” and why many families feel financially…
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