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
Market Data + Trends
Homeowner Interest In Extensions, Additions Grows By 52%
Without knowing when working and schooling from home will come to an end, many homeowners are pushing forward on major home renovations. As the…
90% of Remodelers Report Decrease in Inquiries, Homeowners' Willingness to Remodel During Pandemic
The coronavirus’ impact on the remodeling business is substantial, according to a recent NAHB survey. Over 90 percent of remodelers report a…
Remodeling
NARI to Introduce Certification Update for Universal Design
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry says it will introduce a comprehensive update to its Universal Design Certified Professional (…
Roofing
New Retrofit Design Guide for Metal Roofing
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new design guide, "Retrofit Metal Roofing.” The manual provides code-compliant and market…
Remodeling Expected to Stall in 2020
Annual gains in homeowner spending for improvements and repairs are set to give out by the second half of next year, according to the Leading…
Energy Efficiency
Simple Passive House Measures Can Make Old Homes Efficient
Simple passive house renovation techniques including continuous insulation, sealed walls, and triple pane windows can transform an old, drafty…
Remodeling
Coming Soon: The New American Remodel 2019
The 2019 New American Remodel will blend modern design with a farm-to-table lifestyle
What Are the Most Popular Outdoor Remodeling Projects?
A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) details the…
The Cost of Remodeling Is on the Rise
The tight housing market has more homeowners renovating current properties, driving up the demand for residential remodeling professionals.
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