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HIRI Notes Record Sales, Rising Mortgage Rates and Contractor Challenges in Economic Update

HIRI Notes Record Sales, Rising Mortgage Rates and Contractor Challenges in Economic Update

by Annie Dameworth | Nov 4, 2026 | Industry News

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the October 2026 HIRI Economic & Industry Update, a monthly report covering general economic data, housing market data and home improvement market data and evaluations of key economic indicators and their...
HIRI’s 2026 Summit Highlights Market Trends, AI’s Impact and Economic Factors Influencing Home Improvement

HIRI’s 2026 Summit Highlights Market Trends, AI’s Impact and Economic Factors Influencing Home Improvement

by Annie Dameworth | Oct 20, 2026 | Industry News

The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) 2026 Home Improvement Insights Summit hosted home improvement leaders and professionals to glean insights from the most pressing industry data in Minneapolis from Sept. 29-30, 2026. The Summit focused its sessions on...
Homeowners Spend More Despite Fewer Projects, HIRI Says

Homeowners Spend More Despite Fewer Projects, HIRI Says

by Jacob Musselman | Jun 25, 2026 | Industry News

Data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows a notable shift in the current housing market: while fewer Americans are taking on home improvement projects, those who do are spending significantly more. According to HIRI’s recent Q1 2026 Homeowner...
Home Improvement Spending Sustains at Record Levels, HIRI Report Finds

Home Improvement Spending Sustains at Record Levels, HIRI Report Finds

by Annie Dameworth | Jun 18, 2026 | Industry News

The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market report for Q2 2026, detailing the total market size of the home improvement products market in the U.S. and forecasted likely spending over the next...
Homeowners Lean Into Professionals, Focus on Home Maintenance Renovations in 2026

Homeowners Lean Into Professionals, Focus on Home Maintenance Renovations in 2026

by Annie Dameworth | Jun 17, 2026 | Industry News

Renovation activity has remained strong in 2026, with homeowners completing smaller, more necessary projects over luxury renovations. Recent data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) reveals insights into what retailers can expect for homeowner spending...
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