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The Top 7 Home Remodeling Trends for 2025
Dec 20, 2024
In 2025, house owners are adopting a new method for renovation, merging imagination and usefulness to reshape their areas. Whether they're exploring Pinterest boards or...
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Housing Industry Outlook for 2025
Nov 25, 2024
The housing industry in 2025 is entering a transformative phase. Shifting economic conditions, record-high homeowner equity and lingering labor shortages are driving...
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Hurricane Rebuilding Guide: What You Need to Know
Oct 18, 2024
When Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida's coast, they left a trail of destruction that deeply impacted coastal communities. The Gulf Coast,...
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Federal Interest Rate Change and the Housing Market
Sep 19, 2024
In September 2024, the Federal Reserve made a significant move that has caught the attention of professional builders and remodelers across the nation. The Federal Open...
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What Is a Spec House? A Guide to Building a Spec House
Sep 13, 2024
Building a spec house, or speculative house, means constructing a home to sell for profit instead of personal use. These homes are often built by developers or builders...
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What to Know About Rising Building Material Prices
Aug 16, 2024
In recent years, the prices of building materials have varied greatly. A report from Gordian indicates that around 82.5% of construction materials have experienced a...
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Our Top Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends for 2024
Jul 5, 2024
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, the kitchen and bathroom design world is brimming with exciting new trends that blend functionality, sustainability, and style....
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Central Illinois Building Code Updates for 2024
Jun 14, 2024
As a Central Illinois contractor or owner-builder, you must keep up-to-date with the latest changes to local building codes. In Illinois, local governments currently...
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Home Construction Costs in 2024: Current & Upcoming Trends
May 10, 2024
Whether you are a professional builder or planning to build a new home for your family, it's important to understand the factors that influence construction costs. The...
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2024 Q2 Construction Industry Expectations
Apr 26, 2024
The construction industry, with its cyclical nature and susceptibility to economic shifts, constantly faces uncertainty. Yet, as we step into the second quarter of 2024,...
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The Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Supply Chain Issues Ahead?
Mar 27, 2024
When there's a crisis, it's really important to think about how it affects different businesses. Take the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore, for example. It happened...
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2024 Builder Challenges in Construction
Jan 28, 2024
The construction industry seems to be gearing up for a dynamic year, facing challenges that will test builders nationwide. Based on the January 2024 survey for the...
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2024 Interest Rates & Home Building
Dec 27, 2023
As a professional builder or contractor, keeping your finger on the pulse of the economy is a critical aspect of your business. Interest rates are a significant factor...
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2024 Economic Outlook for Builders
Nov 29, 2023
As we enter 2024, builders and contractors across the U.S. are wondering what the year will bring for the construction industry. Understanding the economic forecast for...
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Wholesale Building Supplies
Mar 20, 2023
Whether you’re a professional builder, general contractor, or remodeler, buying building supplies at wholesale prices can offer significant savings and convenience. Not...
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