Current market conditions rose two points from the previous quarter to 55. Among its three major components, major additions and alterations increased four points to 53, while minor additions and alterations and the home maintenance and repair component both held steady at 55 and 56, respectively. The future market indicators gained one point from the previous quarter to 55. Calls for bids stayed at 54, amount of work committed for the next three months fell two points to 52, the backlog of remodeling jobs increased four points to 58, and appointments for proposals remained steady at 55 for the third quarter in a row.

“The remodeling market has decelerated somewhat due to ongoing supply-side challenges, as well as year-over-year declines in existing home sales,” said Robert Dietz, chief economist for the NAHB. “However, remodelers’ confidence continues to be positive. Market conditions would be better if not for labor shortages and rising construction costs making it difficult to complete some projects at prices home owners can afford."

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