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Remodeling Spending To Tick Up Through Mid-2025
The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report says things will trend up after a modest downturn
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Curbio Joins NAR As New Member Benefits Partner
National Association of Realtors members receive access to the Curbio home improvement platform
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NAHB Announces Action Plan for Housing Affordability
Six of the proposed 10 action items are important to residential remodelers
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Re-Bath Expands its Reach with New Franchise
The company signs a deal with brothers who are first-time franchisees
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Obama jobs program to include 'mortgage relief' ... and why it won't matter
The Washington Post is reporting this morning that President Obama's jobs program will include amongst its many proposals more relief for struggling…
June remodeling activity at record level
The remodeling market continues to grow despite the ongoing challenges of the economy, according to the latest BuildFax Remodeling Index. June's mark of 129.5 is the highest since BuildFax started tracking remodeling activity in 2004 and 23 percent higher than the June 2010 number.
101 Best New Remodeling and Home Building Products of the Year
The top products of the last 12 months as chosen by the editors of Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder
NARI to Certify Remodeling Project Managers
Trade association first to offer certification for project managers
Case Design/Remodeling awards home makeover to community volunteer
This summer, the home of U.S. Army veteran Gary Gaal will be transformed with a low maintenance, energy efficient, beautiful exterior by Case Design/Remodeling Inc.
Freddie Mac reports lower mortgage delinquency rate
Sales of foreclosed homes continue to make up a significant portion of sales of Freddie Mac-backed mortgages, but fewer homes are entering foreclosure
Kwikset, Schlage settle patent lawsuit
Schlage and Kwikset have settled their patent infringemant lawsuit, with Schlage agreeing to stop making and selling SecureKey products by the end of the year
Knauf Insulation Announces Formaldehyde-free Verification
Knauf is the first insulation company to verify all products as formaldehyde-free through GreenGuard
New Online Course Helps Construction Professionals Leverage Tax Incentives
Propane Education & Research Council offers tips for remodelers and builders to navigate tax incentives
NAHB: Remodeling activity slows in sluggish economy
The remodeling market slipped under economic uncertainty, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which dipped during the second quarter to 43.9 from the first quarter result of 46.5.