Remodeling: Economic Outlookhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/facts-and-figures/economic-outlook/economic-outlook/economic-outlook.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1773365<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Small Is Where It's Athttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-trends/it-aint-over.aspx?rssLink=It+Ain%e2%80%99t+OverAmidst signs of an economic uptick, the Cost vs. Value Report still indicates that it will be awhile before remodelers see a boost in business. In the meantime, small projects continue to dominate.Ending the Year With a Banghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/local-markets/ending-the-year-with-a-bang.aspx?rssLink=Ending+the+Year+With+a+BangAfter a slow year, a New Hampshire remodeler expects signficant work in the fourth quarter.Vital Stats: The Federal Weatherization Assistance Programhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/november-2009-figure-this.aspx?rssLink=November+2009+Figure+ThisSome vital statistics about the money behind and need for contractors to do federal Weatherization Assistance Program work.Banding Togetherhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/banding-together.aspx?rssLink=Banding+TogetherLocal group of housing professionals markets the services of member companies.About the 2009–10 Cost vs. Value Reporthttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/about-the-200910-cost-vs-value-report.aspx?rssLink=Lower+LimitFalling home prices pushed the value of remodeling investments down for the fourth consecutive year, but small-scale projects and replacements may be leading the way to recovery.Mortgage Messhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/that-gurgling-sound.aspx?rssLink=That+Gurgling+SoundIf the neighbors are underwater, how to keep your clients high and dry.Cost vs. Value: For Appraisals, Don't Bet on Blinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/not-betting-on-bling.aspx?rssLink=Not+Betting+on+BlingNew appraisal laws and decreased home values are diminishing the appraised value of many home improvements and the perceived return on investment of higher-end improvements in particular.Project Costs Hold Steadyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/project-costs-hold-steady.aspx?rssLink=Project+Costs+Hold+SteadyIn a tough economy with consumers putting projects on hold or downsizing project scope, remodelers are having to rework all aspects of their business to keep projects competitively priced.Upscale in a Dowturnhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/upscale-in-a-downturn.aspx?rssLink=Upscale+in+a+DownturnRemodelers must work harder and smarter to capture the discretionary spending dollars of high-end clients in a down economy.When It Comes to Home Improvement, Curb Appeal Is Kinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/curb-appeal-is-king.aspx?rssLink=Curb+Appeal+Is+KingEight of the top 10 Cost vs. Value projects in 2009-10 involve the outside of the home. Here’s why.Kitchens and Baths Still Offer Strong Valuehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/kitchen-sense.aspx?rssLink=Kitchen+SenseIn a down economy, homeowners are cautious about remodeling, but they realize that kitchens and baths are still good investments.2005 Cost vs. Value Reporthttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/2005-cost-vs-value-report.aspx?rssLink=2005+Cost+vs.+Value+ReportWhat’s the payback for remodeling? Our annual report compares construction cost with resale value in 60 markets.Big50 SecondLook: Delbert Adamshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/exit-strategy/big50-secondlook-delbert-adams.aspx?rssLink=Big50+SecondLook%3a+Delbert+AdamsAfter 22 years of building Ilex Construction into a remodeling and custom-home powerhouse, Delbert Adams starts anew. Year one was a winner.Remodeling on Layawayhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/job-costing/paying-on-plan.aspx?rssLink=Paying+on+PlanA remodeler uses a layaway plan to help clients complete smaller projects and ride out the recession.Meet Your New Competitors — and Bid Like Themhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/job-costing/your-new-competitors.aspx?rssLink=Your+New+CompetitorsHow to bid against production and custom builders who have entered the remodeling market.Colorado Remodeling Company Survives Third Economic Declinehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/local-markets/turbulence-in-the-rockies.aspx?rssLink=Turbulence+in+the+RockiesABD Design/Build had to cut its budget and some staff, but is now seeing positive signs in the local economy.Not Buying Ithttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/not-buying-it.aspx?rssLink=Not+Buying+ItWhen there is no "business as usual," how are you adapting to the current economy?Learning to Cope in a Down Economyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/learning-to-cope.aspx?rssLink=Learning+to+CopeDon’t let tough times turn your business habits upside down. It is more crucial than ever to keep thinking ahead, improving, and planning for the future.Home Equity, Foreclosures, and Remodeling Loans: A Statistical Glimpsehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/finance/october-2009-figure-this.aspx?rssLink=October+2009+Figure+ThisHome equity, foreclosures, and remodeling loans: a statistical counterpoint to MarketWatch article, "In Foreclosures, An Opening."Remodelers' Enduring Lessons from a Bruiser of a Downturnhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/consultants/recession-resolutions.aspx?rssLink=Recession+ResolutionsConsultant Linda Case gathers case studies from remodelers who are pulling out the stops to survive.