Trend Report

Daring to Envision Better Times
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Last year was a year of disparities for remodelers. A bad year for some was a decent year for others. At the extreme end of the scale, 22 percent who responded to Qualified Remodeler’s annual market forecast reader survey said their revenue was down more than 20 percent in 2011. For others, there was business within reach: Nearly 14 percent said business was up more than 20 percent. Across the board, nearly 47 percent of remodelers reported revenues up from a range of 1 to more than 20...
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  • Daring to Envision Better Times
    Daring to Envision Better Times

    Last year was a year of disparities for remodelers. A bad year for some was a decent year for others. At the extreme end of the scale, 22 percent who responded to Qualified Remodeler’s annual market forecast reader survey said their revenue was down...

    Article • January 10th, 2012

  • NKBA: 2011 Kitchen & Bath Trends

    National Kitchen and Bath Association reveals results of its survey on design trends in kitchen and bathrooms

    Article • February 14th, 2011

  • Two New Studies Point to Aging-in-Place Trend
    Two New Studies Point to Aging-in-Place Trend

    More remodeling clients are planning ahead and opting to alter their homes – including kitchens and baths – for aging-in-place requirements, according to the results of two separate studies conducted by industry-related organizations.

    Article • June 5th, 2009

  • Trends in Trucks and Vans
    Trends in Trucks and Vans

    2009 trucks and vans are strong, safe and fuel efficient

    Article • November 20th, 2008

  • The Immigration Puzzle
    The Immigration Puzzle

    The topic is complex, issues remain to be resolved, but compliance needn’t be daunting.

    Article • June 19th, 2008

  • Kitchen & Bath Outlook Healthy
    Kitchen & Bath Outlook Healthy

    Throughout the current housing downturn, which began in late 2005, some sectors within the residential construction market — including the kitchen and bath niche — have fared better than others, according to the results of a new survey.

    Article • April 18th, 2008

  • Kitchen/Bath Trends ’08
    Kitchen/Bath Trends ’08

    Clients seek utility and functionality along with a broad mix of colors, finishes and features.

    Article • April 18th, 2008

  • Remodeling Sees Smaller Decline
    Remodeling Sees Smaller Decline

    While housing starts have fallen sharply from the peak in early 2006, the remodeling market has shown a much smaller decline.

    Article • March 18th, 2008

  • Countertop Demand to Grow

    Demand for residential kitchen and bathroom countertops is forecast to increase 1.3 percent annually to 540 million sq. ft. in 2011, stimulated by the remodeling segment of the market, according to a study from The Freedonia Group, Inc., a...

    Article • February 18th, 2008

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