the fed rate is currently artificially low. it will be raised next year, probably by a lot. historically, 18 months after a significant increase in fed rate there is a recession. mortgage rates are extremely low right now which is what is driving the housing market.
Housing boom, on and off production, everything is in short supply for many reasons. One builder I know has had a slab down since May 6 and has yet to start framing because they can't get flooring systems. Another has two month delays because they can't get windows, another can't get garage...
I'm the same about my pets....very sorry for your loss...eventually, you will want to have another furchild and it's ok, Chloe and Duke want you to be happy and there will be one or two out there that need you too.
have had the same issues with walmart.com...order disappeared in route, reorder...claimed fedex delivered sunday, they didn't deliver to me, refund...wonder if the order will show up a week from now