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DESIGN-FOCUSED EVENT: Lunch & Learn -- Cabinet Construction

Open to all local Interior Designers and Builders: on May 8, 2025 join us for a casual lunch and discussion to learn about cabinet construction using the various materials for a kitchen remodel and home interior design! Click this link to learn more and RSVP today! Space is limited.

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The Rate Lock-In Effect: Why More Homeowners Are Remodeling Instead of Moving

By Jay Hawkinson

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At Concept 32 / Closet & Storage Concepts we’ve definitely noticed a change in the marketplace. Home remodeling and kitchen remodels, specifically, have always been a part of our business. However, a full quarter into 2025 the volume of remodel work we are doing with our customers has increased significantly. With mortgage rates much higher than they were just a few years ago, many homeowners are facing a dilemma: move and take on a much higher interest rate or stay put and make the most of their current home. This phenomenon, known as the rate lock-in effect, is keeping homeowners in place and driving this surge in remodeling projects.


For those who secured ultra-low mortgage rates in ...