What Home Depot & Lowe's Profit Forecast Cuts Reveal About the Housing Market

Home Depot and Lowe's cut their profit forecasts after a softer-than-expected quarter, pointing to continued pressure in the housing market and weaker demand for major renovation projects. In this episode, Kathy Fettke unpacks what these retail warnings mean for real estate investors— from consumer spending trends to potential shifts in renovation costs, contractor availability, and investor opportunities in 2026. JOIN RealWealth® FOR FREE https://realwealth.com/join-step-1  FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/RWS SOURCE: https://www.retaildive.com/news/home-depot-lowes-cut-profit-guidance-housing-market-pressured/805929/