Remodeling Labor Shortages

New survey data show that about 85 percent of remodelers reported a dearth of available carpentry workers in Q3 2018, and roughly 48 percent of respondents said the shortage was "serious."

Market Data + Trends

Forecast: Remodeling Spending Decelerating Through Q1 2020

Experts say that remodeling spending is set to slow down in the U.S. through the first quarter of 2020, projecting annual growth will decelerate from seven percent this quarter to 2.6 percent in Q1 2020. 

Survey on Sprucing Up

The latest survey data finds that 90 percent of homeowners expect to renovate their home in the future, six percent more than in 2018's survey.

Report: 'Improving America's Housing'

The latest annual report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University covers the state of the U.S. home remodeling market, following lags in the building sector.

December 2018 Construction Spending

In December 2018, total residential construction spending posted the first annual loss, 1.3 percent, since 2011. But, multifamily construction spending had a record high, 3.1 percent, to a $65.2 billion annual pace.

Home Depot Confirms Layoffs

Home Depot has confirmed that it is laying off a portion of its exterior installation employees,

Homeowners Less Likely to Remodel in 2019

Homebuying and selling are primary drivers for remodeling projects, but with

How Homeowners Are Financing Renovation Projects

Homeowners are increasingly using their savings to finance home renovation projects rather than their

Startups Bring Ease, Affordability to Designer Kitchen

Startups remodelmate and Havenly,

Remodeling Spending Gains Falling Back to Average

By the end of 2019, remodeling spending in the U.S. is e