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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
Home Improvement
Re-Bath Expands its Reach with New Franchise
The company signs a deal with brothers who are first-time franchisees
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Foreclosure activity drops in February
The number of properties receiving a foreclosure-related notice fell to a 36-month low in February, likely due to lenders stepping back during investigations into the foreclosure process. Foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac reported that 255,101 properties received at least notice in February, down 14 percent from January.
Strategic plans require buy-in and solid tactics to succeed
Remodelers need to update their plans regularly to be successful
Report: Remodeling spending will rise significantly in first half of 2011
Remodeling spending may jump as much as 9.2 percent in the first quarter of 2011, according to a report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Los Angeles, Chicago Areas Lead in Remodeling Spending
The counties around Los Angeles and Chicago top the nation in remodeling spending, according to NAHB
Report: Number of underwater borrowers increases
More homeowners fell underwater in the fourth quarter as home prices continued to drop.
Project Spotlight: Green Remodel Makes a Healthy Home
Green remodel delivers space and safety for growing family
NAHB survey: New homes will be smaller, greener in 2015
Builders expect that homes will be both smaller and greener in 2015, an NAHB survey revealed. The homebuilders surveyed estimated that the average new home in 2015 will measure 2,152 square feet, 10 percent smaller than the average home in 2010. The family room is the only space that is expected to grow — 54 percent of builders said the size of this space would increase.
Special Report: More Remodelers Opt for Green
Fourth survey shows growing popularity of green remodeling, but challenges persist
What's in a Green Building Product Label?
There's plenty of green product labels out there. The NAHB Research Center offers an evaluation of the major programs.
Progress in 1099 struggle as House passes repeal bill
The House passes repeal, but bill differs from Senate version, so no resolution yet