House prices increased in July, but at slower pace than earlier this year

Show returns to the Windy City

The remodeling and home-building industries today are far different than just a few years ago. Professional Remodeler and Custom Builder columnist Mark Richardson launches a new video series, "Change or Become Irrelevant."

We're looking for the top remodelers in the country

With the launch of Phase II of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program, Ply Gem Windows has introduced an R-5 configuration option to product series nationwide meeting the program’s new requirements.

The delinquency rate on residential mortgages dropped from last year but is up from the first quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association

Mortgage rates reached record lows last week, following the Federal Reserve’s recent policy statement and continued concerns over the European debt market. Rates on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage were at their lowest in 50 years, averaging 4.15 percent.

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.

The top products of the last 12 months as chosen by the editors of Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder

Smart companies are grabbing market share now and will reap the benefits when the recovery comes