ESA on EHS | Existing home sales while up 14.5% month-over-month, saw another steep year-over-year decline in February, at -22.6%. Inventory remains low.

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Another inflationary warning is imminent as consumer demand drops and high inventory strains warehouse capacity in the US.

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After several years of double-digit growth, the home improvement sector will cool in 2023 on recessionary concerns and a slow housing market.

ESA on EHS | Home prices up 15%, sharp interest rate hikes, huge inflation and scant inventory all make for a stressed housing market.

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ESA on EHS | The US housing market posted some ugly indicators in February, with near-record low inventory and huge price hikes (+15%).

ESA on EHS | US existing home sales decreased year-over-year in September. Prices continued upward. A staggering 86% of homes sold were on the market less than 1 month.

ESA Car Keys | Auto inventory will remain a concern well into 2022. Pent-up consumer demand will outpace vehicle supply well into 2022.

A lumber shortage is fueling more price concerns in the US housing market, already beset with inventory challenges.

As housing inventory bottoms out, median prices continue their rise to historic levels … spelling big challenges for buyers and realtors.

ESA Car Keys | In this June 22 update, ESA’s Adam Armbruster highlights the surprise winners that have emerged in light of the rapidly changing automotive landscape.