We continue to be impressed with the improved pace and quality of new product introductions.

Why don't you ... downgrade the quality of the carpet or whatever, raise the price 5% ... and know that the person will probably just buy up the nicer carpet anyway?

It will speak volumes to this area about our steadfast commitment to quality of care and access.

Overall, we continue to expect the group to be volatile yet directionless here as seasonally depressed winter data are reported over the next several weeks, but remain convinced that the group is positioned to rally on the back of stronger than expected spring-order data.

While housing prices and margins may be climbing to stratospheric levels, it is important to recognize that they are still climbing and driving earnings higher,

The problem is, things can't get any better, or that's the perception out there in the marketplace. In fact we would concur with that opinion. This is a notoriously cyclical sector; that isn't likely to change any time soon. Housing starts are at absolute peak levels. People are concerned where the upside is.