The Frog to be Named Later
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People who are braggadocious about the size of their deck usually have a micro-deckLook at me...I gotta big deck.
People who are braggadocious about the size of their deck usually have a micro-deckLook at me...I gotta big deck.
People who are braggadocious about the size of their deck usually have a micro-deck
Nope. No inflation happening in this country. Everything is fine.I think it is going to be a while until prices pull back. It’s going to take a dramatic increase in rates to slow construction. For a few data points as to where we are compared about 6-7 years ago:
Concrete was $60/yd and now it is $120
Framing was $3.50/sf and now it is $6
Painting was $3/sf and now it is over $5
Lumber was typically $6-8/sf and now it is $15
Slab labor was $1.35 and now it is $2.50
We have to go a long way to get anywhere close to where we were 6 years ago.
Nope. No inflation happening in this country. Everything is fine.
Core inflation measurements conveniently do not include food and energy prices. There is logic behind leaving them out but it’s definitely playing with the numbers. If food is up 20 percent it still costs more to live.I’ve noticed that everywhere I go eat lunch at work it costs me about a dollar more than it did 6 months ago. Doesn’t seem like much but that’s 8-10%. How “official” inflation is 2-3% is a head scratcher. Not to mention gas and construction prices. And of course my auto, home and health insurance goes up every year at least 4-5%, if I’m lucky.
Core inflation measurements conveniently do not include food and energy prices. There is logic behind leaving them out but it’s definitely playing with the numbers. If food is up 20 percent it still costs more to live.
Lumber prices are up 130 percent since last April. I’m sure other building materials are as well. But I’m lazy and quit looking for more data.
Either way, there is plenty of inflation happening regardless of what big papa government has to say. And more coming. Can’t keep printing money without consequences.
Look at me...I gotta big deck.
Sounds high. Do they understand that it is just a patio pour and not a home slab with plumbing rough, etc? (Would still freaking be high for that.)Is $4,800 a good price for a 400sqft. concrete slab? Looking to install 40x10 rectangle in the backyard for a patio base.
Core inflation measurements conveniently do not include food and energy prices. There is logic behind leaving them out but it’s definitely playing with the numbers. If food is up 20 percent it still costs more to live.
Lumber prices are up 130 percent since last April. I’m sure other building materials are as well. But I’m lazy and quit looking for more data.
Either way, there is plenty of inflation happening regardless of what big papa government has to say. And more coming. Can’t keep printing money without consequences.