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By James Clark | July 16, 2026
Remodeling Demand Holds Up Even as Material Costs Jump 6.7%
The Remodeling Market Index held at 61 in Q2 as 74% of remodelers reported material price hikes averaging 6.7% β the rate-lock economy at work.
By James Clark | July 16, 2026
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Remodeling Demand Holds Up Even as Material Costs Jump 6.7%
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Agent Pulse Snapshot
63%
Say sellers are more flexible
β 8% vs last week
41
New source responses this week
12
Markets updated this week
Most Active Markets
Based on recent national housing-market rankings
1. Hartford, CT
2. Buffalo, NY
3. New York, NY
4. Providence, RI
5. San Jose, CA
2. Buffalo, NY
3. New York, NY
4. Providence, RI
5. San Jose, CA
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Home Sales Rebound in June as Inventory Growth Nearly Stalls
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Jump 7.3% to a Record Median Price
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Markets to Watch
View all markets βHartfordConnecticut
Tight & affordableLow inventory and steady demand keep sellers firmly in control.
View Market βSan JoseCalifornia
Top-of-market bellwetherHigh prices and tech-driven demand set the pace for the luxury tier.
View Market βMiami BeachFlorida
Luxury resilienceCash and second-home buyers keep this coastal market strong despite high rates.
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