Remodeling: Economic Outlook

Bruce Case's RMLC Takeaways

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:47:26 EST

Bruce Case regards the Remodeling Leadership Conference as one of his favorite events of the year. Here's what he learned at the latest gathering.

Lumber Prices Are Up Sharply—and Will Keep Rising

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:33:27 EST

The composite price for lumber as reported by Random Lengths has risen 44% between April 2012 and April 2013.

Seeking New Customers? Look First to These Four Household Types

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:55:18 EST

Baby boomers and upper-income families are the groups most likely to drive remodeling activity over the next decade, says Metrostudy’s chief economist.

Community Service: Helping Local Fire Departments Train Firefighters

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:49 EST

Two remodelers give back to their communities by providing training opportunities for local firefighters.

Big-Ticket Remodeling Activity Up 1.1% in 1Q: Metrostudy

Thu, 9 May 2013 03:07:02 EST

Remodeling and replacement activity nationwide did better than previously expected in the first quarter and remain on a steady upward path over the next three years, Metrostudy projected in its latest Residential Remodeling Index.

2013 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:26:27 EST

2013 K+B trends

Big-Ticket Remodeling Spending To Speed Up in 2013, LIRA Predicts

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:51:15 EST

Spending by homeowners on major projects will accelerate through 2014 to the point that we'll end the year with $150.1 billion in spending, up 20.2% from last year's total, the Remodeling Futures Program at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies forecasts.

Price Hikes Forecast To Play Big Role in Product Sales Gains Through 2014

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:13:36 EST

More than half of the rise in sales that building product dealers can expect to get from pros this year and next will come because of hikes in material prices, the man who oversees such forecasts for the Home Improvement Research Institute told the group.

Where the Top 5% Live May Surprise You

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:40 EST

Along with hedge-fund and high-tech capitals, the wealthy also live in some unusual places.

San Antonio Business Journal: AAA Texas Branches Out into Home-Contractor Referrals

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:01:21 EST

San Antonio Business Journal reports AAA Texas now provides its members home-contractor referrals for general contractors, roofing, carpet/upholstery cleaning, remodeling, siding, gutters, flooring and special needs modification services.

HIRI Forecasts Continued Growth in Home Improvement

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:50:36 EST

The Home Improvement Research Institute forecast for 2013 is for a 4.3% growth in U.S. home improvement spending.

Sandy Still Raining Down on New Jersey Shore

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:26:20 EST

New Jersey Shore remodeler John Quaregna talks about Sandy's lingering issues with the summer shore season just two months away.

The Sandwich Generation: Know Your Demographic

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:50:37 EST

Forty seven percent of middle-aged adults are "sandwiched" between their parents and children, which affects their approach to remodeling needs.

NARI Member Survey Reveals Industry Trends

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:24:17 EST

The 2012 Member Profile Survey conducted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry indicates a 14% increase in average sales compared with 2011.

DIY Declining as Homeowners Look to Hire Professional Remodelers

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:52:31 EST

Three-quarters of homeowners plan to hire out their remodeling projects RemodelOrMove.com survey finds.

RRI Forecast: Nearly One-Third of U.S. Markets Will See Remodeling Prospects Top '07 Peak

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:44:14 EST

Metrostudy's analysis finds better-than-2007 conditions in 105 of 366 markets.

Business How-To: Measure and Analyze Leads

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:32:34 EST

Key to sustaining, and growing, a remodeling business is a balanced mix of past and future customers. Tracking your lead sources is essential to your business health and marketing plans.

Latest Hanley Wood Index Points to Steady Growth for Remodeling Through 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:11:53 EST

Remodeling and replacement project activity nationwide will strengthen this year from a 2012 that saw business rise in all four quarters, Hanley Wood's latest Residential Remodeling Index indicates.

Sandy Aid Package Passes, But Money Flows Slowly

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 09:50:30 EST

After months of political maneuvering, Congress has acted on a relief package for the region impacted by Superstorm Sandy, but there is no telling when the money authorized by Congress will actually reach the people who need it.

In the Know: American Community Survey Indicates Local Conditions

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:35:26 EST

In which areas do homeowners need your services? The U.S. Census Bureau's Community Survey can help you find out.