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Remodeling Spending Poised for Further Slowdown

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Annual spending on home improvements and repairs is expected to continue losing momentum through mid-2027, according to our latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA). Year-over-year growth in renovation and repair spending is expected to slow to just 0.5 percent in the second quarter of 2027.

Growth in remodeling permitting and retail spending on building products have flattened recently, suggesting that renovation activity is cooling. Our forecast suggests this will lead to a third straight quarter of decelerating year-over-year growth, with spending projected to be $519 billion through mid-2027.

Reduced housing starts and broader economic uncertainty are also limiting stronger gains in remodeling spending. Until home sales rebound from current low levels, remodeling expenditures are likely to stay at this pace.

For more information, visit the LIRA page of our website.

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