Market Conditions
Market Conditions
Remodeling Spending To Tick Up Through Mid-2025
The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report says things will trend up after a modest downturn
NAHB
NAHB: Remodelers Face Challenges and Opportunities
Remodelers face a uniquely strong market yet remain challenged by codes and costs
NAHB
NAHB Announces Action Plan for Housing Affordability
Six of the proposed 10 action items are important to residential remodelers
Market Conditions
Metros with the Highest and Lowest Remodel ROI
First-time homebuyers can find fixer-upper listings priced between 5 to 10% lower than move-in ready homes. The high return on investment of these projects shows that remodeling remains a strong option to navigate the current housing market
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Wolf Releases May 2014 Key Buyer Index
The May 2014 KBI score of 73.64 is continued evidence that the market has found its footing from a weak beginning of the year and the summer will be stronger.
Copper Plunge Continues to Restrain Price Pressure in North American Construction Market
Pricing for copper-based wire and cable in April dropped to the lowest level since October 2011.
Craig Durosko: 25 Ways You Can Lose Money in Remodeling, Part I
In the first of a four-part series, below are seven of the 25 ways a remodeler can lose money.
Severe Winter Constrains First-Quarter Remodeling Market Index
While the RMI's future market conditions index fell from 58 in the previous quarter to 52, all of the four major components of the RMI's future market conditions index remained at or above 50 in 1Q 2014.
Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Levels Near Two-Year High
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 63.3, the second highest index in two years and off slightly from last month’s two-year index high of 64.9.
Research: Fickle Financing
In 2014, remodelers and their clients expect to face inconsistent lending practices.
Double Digit Growth in Remodeling Spending Expected Through Mid-Year
Double-digit gains in annual home improvement spending projected for the first half of the year should moderate some to just under 10 percent by the third quarter.
Rental Market Poised for Continued Success in 2014
Property management firm anticipates market fluctuations but ultimately sees upward movement in coming year.
Remodeler's Exchange: Under 40 remodelers' critical advice to young owners
This month, the Remodeler’s Exchange hosts two remodelers that are part of our 40 Under 40 Class of 2013. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked with Benton Rooks and Scott Brown who offer tips to running a successful business, how and why they chose to enter the remodeling business, challenges of starting a remodeling business, and much more, all while under the age of 40.