Elizabeth La Jeunesse 🏡
@elajeunesse.bsky.social
Expert economic research 20+ years experience | housing and building products | Senior Manager @ John Burns Research and Consulting | Evidence-based analysis and insight
Here's my take on the how consumer psychology is playing into the remodeling market right now. open.substack.com/pub/elizabet...
Consumer Psychology's Role in Home Renovation Today
How insights from behavioral finance can demystify the pause in remodeling.
open.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Here's my take on the how consumer psychology is playing into the remodeling market right now. open.substack.com/pub/elizabet...
Great short article by NY Fed researcher Donghoon Lee: "FTBs [first-time home buyers] are proving to be more resilient than some have depicted and in a better position than many might have feared."
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/are-...
@newyorkfed.bsky.social
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/are-...
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Are First-Time Home Buyers Facing Desperate Times? - Liberty Street Economics
A look at how first-time home buyers are faring in a challenging housing market using data from the New York Fed’s Consumer Credit Panel (CCP).
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org
February 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Great short article by NY Fed researcher Donghoon Lee: "FTBs [first-time home buyers] are proving to be more resilient than some have depicted and in a better position than many might have feared."
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/are-...
@newyorkfed.bsky.social
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/are-...
@newyorkfed.bsky.social
Professional remodelers broadly reported an uptick in project activity as 2024 closed out. Looking ahead they expect large project activity to recover (we estimate $50B is deferred). Tariffs throw a wrench in this. Higher pricing for lumber, appliances, hardware, etc. could stall progress.
January 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Professional remodelers broadly reported an uptick in project activity as 2024 closed out. Looking ahead they expect large project activity to recover (we estimate $50B is deferred). Tariffs throw a wrench in this. Higher pricing for lumber, appliances, hardware, etc. could stall progress.
Thinking of buying a major household appliance? With the tariff announcement, might be good to act soon...
73% of small electrical appliances are imported (mainly China)
44% of our major household appliances are imported (led by Mexico, China)
Expect a measurable impact on pricing.
73% of small electrical appliances are imported (mainly China)
44% of our major household appliances are imported (led by Mexico, China)
Expect a measurable impact on pricing.
January 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thinking of buying a major household appliance? With the tariff announcement, might be good to act soon...
73% of small electrical appliances are imported (mainly China)
44% of our major household appliances are imported (led by Mexico, China)
Expect a measurable impact on pricing.
73% of small electrical appliances are imported (mainly China)
44% of our major household appliances are imported (led by Mexico, China)
Expect a measurable impact on pricing.
Think 25% #tariffs on Canada and Mexico won't impact our housing market? Think again.
To illustrate: 31% of all sawmill wood products used in the US are imported, with a massive share from Canada.
A new report coming out later today from @jbrec.bsky.social details price increases we can expect.
To illustrate: 31% of all sawmill wood products used in the US are imported, with a massive share from Canada.
A new report coming out later today from @jbrec.bsky.social details price increases we can expect.
January 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Think 25% #tariffs on Canada and Mexico won't impact our housing market? Think again.
To illustrate: 31% of all sawmill wood products used in the US are imported, with a massive share from Canada.
A new report coming out later today from @jbrec.bsky.social details price increases we can expect.
To illustrate: 31% of all sawmill wood products used in the US are imported, with a massive share from Canada.
A new report coming out later today from @jbrec.bsky.social details price increases we can expect.