In a post updated as of 9 a.m. ET on March 7, 2025 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), it was stated that, The situation surrounding tariffs remains fluid, with a flurry of activity in Washington this week. On March 4, President Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods entering the U.S. and slapped an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, which follows an initial 10% tariff last month. Then on March 6, Trump announced a one-month tariff delay until April 2 on all products from…
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Boomers are Putting Down Hundreds of Thousands on Renovating Their Homes to Age in Place
Between baby boomers and millennials, the housing industry in the United States is becoming a bit of a battle as boomers and lacking the needed inventory for retirement homes and millennials seek the limited stock of larger homes needed to grow their family. However, this means all good things for the residential remodeling industry as boomers with no mortgage payments turn to home improvement experts to age in place. According to Yahoo! News, Last year, existing home sales fell to their lowest level in almost three decades; nobody was selling their home or…
Read MorePristine Bay Area Home Had Room for Improvement
The home, located in Palo Alto, California, had a remodeling team of architect Schwartz and Architecture, builder Marrone & Marrone, structural engineer SWM & Associates, civil engineer Triad/Holmes Associates, landscape designer Boxleaf Design, lighting designer Loisos + Ubbelohde and interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel. As seen in an online article from Dwell, the architect shared themselves, “The original home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green and built by Eichler Homes in 1966. In 1951, Frank Lloyd Wright hired Green as his West Coast representative, allowing him to…
Read MoreMost Popular U.S. States for Home Improvement
According to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, U.S. consumers are predicted to increase spending on home improvements and repairs again in 2025. The data showed that annual expenditures for home renovation and maintenance will grow by 1.2% through the third quarter of 2025 amid a continued thaw in new home construction and sales of existing homes. “Annual spending for home improvements and maintenance is projected to grow from $472 billion today to $477 billion through the third quarter of 2025,” said Abbe Will,…
Read MoreHow Much Homeowners are Spending on Renovations Across Major U.S. Cities
According to a new report from Instant Roofer that analyzed data from the latest American Housing survey, it’s seeming that instead of moving and picking up a new mortgage, more American homeowners are opting to stay put and renovate. Their spending proves it: Home improvement spending has jumped to $790 billion annually — up 60% since 2019. Homeowners spend an average of $9,000 annually on bigger home improvement expenses, according to the survey. In certain U.S. metros however, homeowners are spending up to thousands more. GoBankingRates detailed the major cities…
Read MoreMidtown Memphis Remodel Rebuilds the Dream
In Memphis, Tennessee, a Midtown family sought a remodel after having lived in their 1912 home for about 20 years. With lives, functionality and ability changed, as well as children leaving the nest, the dwelling’s limitations became clear. And rather than seeking out a new place to call homes, the family thought it best to pursue a renovation of their current residence. “The kitchen was very small,” say the homeowners (who asked to remain anonymous). “We really didn’t have much of a family room, but a very small area where…
Read MoreColorado Remodeler and Builder Elected Second Vice Chairman of NAHB
Bob Peterson, a Fort Collins, Colorado-based remodeler and homebuilder with more than 40 years of experience in the construction field, was elected 2025 second vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. According to NAHB, Peterson is the founder of Associates in Building + Design, Ltd. (ABD), a company he started in May 1990 that specializes in custom homes and high-end remodeling. Peterson’s daughters, Heather Schreiner and Alison Johnson, now own and manage ABD, where he serves as a consultant.…
Read MorePrices and Trends in the U.S. Framing Lumber Market Released
The week-to-week framing lumber composite price increased 1.8% on Feb. 28, 2025, rising to $461 per 1,000 board feet. Lumber prices are now 14.4% higher than they were one year ago. Each week the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) sources information using the Random Lengths framing lumber composite price, comprised using prices from the highest volume-producing regions of the U.S. and Canada, to give professionals access to the latest on lumber prices and future prices, providing an overview of the behaviors within the United States framing lumber market. According…
Read MoreHouse Votes to Reverse Ban on Gas Water Heaters
A congressional resolution that overturns the Biden administration’s recent attempt to ban certain natural gas water heaters was approved by the House on Feb. 27, 2025. H.J. Res. 20, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval regarding the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Final Rule establishing Standards for Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters, rescinds the Biden administration’s rule that sought to ban non-condensing, natural-gas-fired water heaters by 2029. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), NAHB applauds the passage of H.J. Res 20 because the DOE’s push for a…
Read MoreFire-Resistant Building Materials Highlighted as Rebuilding Efforts Continue After LA Fires
The urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. especially in the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Choosing suitable materials and adopting strategic design approaches stand as the primary line of defense, crucial for mitigating risks and strengthening structures against future fires. According to Los Angeles Times, Concrete has long been celebrated for its robustness and fire-resistant capabilities. Whitney Sander, principal at Sander Architects tells LA Times Studios that concrete is a fantastic option when considering fire-resistant materials. This sentiment underscores concrete’s unparalleled ability to…
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