Trent breaks down the big news: Specialty Building Products signing an agreement to acquire OrePac Building Products and National Lumber picking up Fisher Lumber - what it means for consolidation, brands, and the West Coast footprint. We shout out Alpinewest Resources’ new VP of Finance, and plug Traders Market in Kansas City (steakhouse waitlist, anyone?). Natalie weighs the quarter-point rate cut vs. housing inertia, we chat equity, renting vs. owning, and where 30-year mortgages are landing. We wrap with a quick price check. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]