Home Renovation Trends Report Shows Increase in Project Spending
A recent Houzz survey finds that the median spend for kitchen and primary bath projects jumped in 2022 and increased again in 2023
Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Homeowners are upping their remodeling budgets to make their bathrooms larger, accessible, and more luxurious
A Remodeling Boom Is in Full Swing
Homeowners who can't afford to refinance and purchase a new home in today's high-cost housing market are opting to use their equity savings to renovate instead
Rental Supply Shortage Leads to Sharp Uptick in Adaptive Reuse Projects
In an effort to boost rental supply and alleviate affordability concerns in the housing market, developers are transforming commercial spaces into multifamily apartment buildings
Protecting US Homes From Climate Change Depends on More Than Individual Action
These small but important additions can protect homes in high-risk areas from the dangerous effects of climate change, but state and local governments play a more crucial role in funding and enacting climate resilience strategies
Aging Americans Are Finding a Severe Shortage of Affordable, Accessible Housing
Less than 5% of the nation's housing supply is accessible to older, disabled Americans, but at a Senate hearing last Thursday, experts suggested possible solutions
Remodeling
Rising Mortgage Rates Prompt Would-Be Sellers to Stay in Place and Renovate
Homeowners are staying put and taking on large renovation projects rather than selling and confronting rising mortgage rates, and home improvement stores are reaping the benefits
Zoning
Strict Zoning Laws Are Forcing Homeowners to Expand Underground
Homeowners looking to add square footage to their homes in regions with strict zoning laws are digging deep to create spacious and luxurious 'McBasements'
Remodeling
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Remodeling
Building Material Demand Expected to Dip In 2023 as Remodelers Catch Up With Backlogs
The remodeling sector reported strong growth in 2022, but as more remodelers catch up with lengthy backlogs, demand for building materials is expected to fall in the year ahead
Remodeling
Remodeling Sector Eyes Slower Growth Ahead in 2023
Affordability concerns and moderating home price appreciation are causing a slowdown in the remodeling sector, though spending is expected to remain historically high into the year ahead
Remodeling
Remodelers Are Finding New Ways to Adapt to a Record-Breaking Housing Market
Waning demand for home purchases means more projects for remodelers, but fulfilling a steady backlog of projects is proving to be a challenge amid inflated materials costs and labor shortages
Energy Efficiency
Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability
Energy retrofits for existing homes are increasingly attainable, but their implementation relies on a fragmented and slightly antiquated remodeling sector
Market Data + Trends
Investors Are Flipping Houses at a Faster Pace, but Profits Are Falling
Shrinking supply and elevated costs posed challenges for investors flipping houses at the start of 2022
Remodeling
Demo and Deconstruction for a Resilient Remodel—When Is It Necessary?
Deconstruction is the first step to remodeling, especially for resilient homes in extreme weather hotspots
Home Design
Remodeling for a Summer Staycation
No need to spend a fortune on inflated airfare or gas prices this summer—these remodeling tips from Housing Design Matters can turn any home into a staycation oasis
