Industry Data & Research
Industry Data & Research
Industry data and research for professional home builders and remodelers.
Harvard Says Remodeling Spending Downturn to Slow
Could the drop in remodeling spending from post-COVID levels regulate soon?
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The Latest Data on Construction's Workforce
To close the housing deficit in the United States, the industry needs more skilled workers. Here's where construction's workforce stands
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The Remodeling Market Could Turn in Q4, Says Harvard
Repair and remodeling spending could see an uptick at the end of the year
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Building Materials Show Stability in 2023
Although supply chain bottlenecks have eased in recent months, shortages of some key materials persist.
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Fewer delinquent mortgages than a year ago, bankers say
The delinquency rate on residential mortgages dropped from last year but is up from the first quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
June remodeling activity at record level
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.
Freddie Mac reports lower mortgage delinquency rate
Sales of foreclosed homes continue to make up a significant portion of sales of Freddie Mac-backed mortgages, but fewer homes are entering foreclosure
NKBA Index shows optimism in kitchen and bath market
Kitchen and bath dealers remain undeterred following a challenging quarter across various industry market conditions, including showroom visits, sales volumes, remodeling budgets, and revenue. The NKBA Kitchen & Bath Market Index, which forecasts the confidence of kitchen and bath dealers on a scale of -60 to +60, is +21 for Q3 2011.
NAHB: Remodeling activity slows in sluggish economy
The remodeling market slipped under economic uncertainty, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which dipped during the second quarter to 43.9 from the first quarter result of 46.5.
Exclusive Research: Kitchens, bathrooms top projects as homeowners look for value
Annual Project Trends study shows smaller projects, but growth for some remodelers
Research: Exterior projects a steady performer
Prices and scope of projects increasing as remodelers find solid exterior business, survey says
Remodelers Research: Marketing and Social Media
Traditional methods still rule, but websites, social media quickly catching on with remodelers, survey says
NAHB Remodeling Market Index Hits Four-Year High
In another sign of recovery for the remodeling market, the NAHB's Remodeling Market Index is at its highest level since before the recession. The index stands at 46.5, up from 41.5 in the fourth quarter of 2010 and the highest mark since the fourth quarter of 2006.
Study reveals generational and societal influences changing kitchen design
Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y are influencing the way society lives and works like never before, and the impact to the home is no exception. Masco Cabinetry, home of the KraftMaid, Merillat, QualityCabinets and DeNova brands, recently completed the GenShift 2011: Lifestages Redefining the Kitchen study to help architects and designers better understand how the collision of social, economic, and generational influences impact kitchen design.