Pending home sales fall for fifth straight monthYear-over-year, pending transactions plunged by 37% in October. JCHS: Remodeling slowdown expected in 2023 The latest LIRA projects smaller year-over-year spending gains in the second quarter of 2023. JCHS: Pricing pressure in the forecast The latest “State of the Nation’s Housing” report indicates 92% of renters can’t afford a down payment. Eye on Retail: What in-store shoppers want More shoppers are enjoying the integration of the online retail presence with the in-store experience. Quikrete Industry Dashboard: Pay at the pump A big price surge in the national average for a gallon of regular. Stat of the Week: Showerheads and demand Bathroom upgrade projects usually include high expectations. Equipment and tool rental could see 11% growth this year Construction equipment rental is expected to see 13% growth this year to total $41.7 billion in revenue. Lowe’s departments, through the years The (complicated) sequel to Home Depot's category-sales breakdown. Remodeling spending: Growing but slowing The latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity shows a third-quarter spending peak. Depot departments through the years Here's tracking the relative performance of Home Depot's merchandise departments over the past decade. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last