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News
Strength of Remodeling Market Seen in Growing Balance Sheets
Home values continue to grow with the help of remodeling improvements, says the National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Highlighting Opportunities for Women in Construction
The National Association of Home Builders recently testified to Congress for stronger benefits and will celebrate Professional Women in Building Week next month
Market Conditions
Harvard Predicts Remodeling Growth Slowdown in 2023
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University foresees a remodeling growth cooldown for the first half of next year
NARI
NARI Announces New CEO
Christine Melendes brings more than 20 years of experience working with associations
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Big Plans for Houzz as Company Preps for IPO
Home remodeling platform Houzz has its eyes set for an IPO in 2022, a source says.
Industry Insider
5 Metrics Remodeling Contractors Should Track
There are certain metrics that every remodeler should be tracking in order to see how their business is performing, and how the numbers compare to other successful companies.
Plumber’s Golden Pipes Land Him a Record Deal—From His Customer
While on the job, a plumber receives the question of a lifetime
KBIS 2022 Free Member Registration Extended
The ninth annual Design & Construction Week featuring KBIS and IBS will return at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center
Should Remodelers Worry About a Homeowner's FICO Score?
Do FICO scores tell a homeowner's entire financial story? James Waite of Hearth weighs in on what home improvement pros should focus on when…
All About PRO
A new remodeling association aims to strike a balance between local control and a national brand. Here's how they plan to do it.
The Best Investment
Director of Content Erika Mosse shares an upcoming peer-to-peer advisory group just for remodelers
Facebook Provides "affordable, immediate cash" for Small Businesses
Facebook has unveiled a program allowing women and minority-owned small businesses get paid faster
The Murder of a Tile Contractor and the Cautionary Tale Behind It
The mainstream media isn't always kind to contractors. But what about difficult homeowners? What about homeowners who are even worse than that?
Design
What Are the Top 5 Tile Trends of 2021?
In his final editorial, former Managing Editor James F. McClister shares five lessons from Coverings 2021 for remodelers.