Remodeling
Remodeling Boom Shines a Light on Lead-Based Paint Violations
Hiring a hire a professional remodeler has numerous benefits – especially if the project involves a home built before 1978. Among the various nuances of renovating older homes, properly identifying and mitigating exposure to lead-based paint remains one of the most critical.
Emerging Remodeling Project and Product Trends for 2021
Join a panel of pro remodelers as they explore emerging remodeling project and product trends and discuss how they are dealing with soaring material prices.
Marine Corps Veteran Finds New Opportunities to Serve in the Trades
Providing service to others can be much more than simply a way to make a living. For Josh Anderson, owner of Bea Day Plumbers in Iowa City, Iowa, service is a significant part of his overall character.
Pandemic Spurs a Resurgence of Remodeling Activity
Though the market sputtered at the onset of COVID-19, remodeling activity quickly roared back. According to a recent NAHB survey, the pandemic has ultimately played a large role in remodeling’s recovery.
National Home Remodeling Month Highlights the Value of Pro Remodelers
Home owners are spending more time and investing more money in their homes than ever before. As consumers increasingly consider home improvement projects, National Home Remodeling Month in May is a great opportunity to highlight the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler.
Latest Issue of ProRemodeler Highlights Key NAHB Messages
As an extension of its collaboration with SGC Horizon — the official media partner of the National Association of Home Builders — NAHB is excited to present the latest industry information and trends in remodeling in the March/April 2021 issue of ProRemodeler magazine.
Top Remodelers Raise the Bar of Aging-in-Place and Universal Design
Aging-in-place and universal design projects continue to become more popular — and more impressive. To recognize exceptional remodeling projects that encompass these design techniques, NAHB Remodelers recently announced the winners of its annual Homes for Life awards.
Remodeling Industry Confidence Up Strongly Year Over Year
NAHB released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the first quarter of 2021, posting a reading of 86, up 38 points from the first quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets for projects of all sizes.
Interest Rates Moving Higher, but Home Buyer Traffic Remains Strong
The 10-year Treasury rate temporarily increased above 1.75% this week — reaching a 14-month high. This is well ahead of forecast and will push interest rates above 3.3% for the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage.
Critical Home Repairs Delayed Because of Sky-High Lumber Prices
As lumber prices remain sky high, home-building activities continue to suffer across all aspects of the industry — including remodeling projects. Cost increases have had an impact on home owners across the board, from those in need of critical assistance to those who have been planning projects for years.
