Highly sensitive to mortgage rates through two channels: (1) Rising rates reduce housing affordability…
Watch on earnings: Monthly housing starts (HOUST) and building permits as leading indicators for new construction demand, Case-Shiller Home Price Index for homeowner equity levels driving remodeling activity, 30-year mortgage rates affecting housing affordability and refinancing-driven remodeling.
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Trex: the story is balanced — housing starts and building permit trends (new construction represents 30-35% of end demand).
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