by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 31, 2025 | Industry News, Operational Insights
In mid-December the Federal Reserve took measures to lower interest rates for the third time in 2025, by an additional quarter point, attempting to bring inflation rates back down to 2% long term and as insurance policy against a weakening labor market due to policy...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 22, 2023 | Industry News
Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, released its 2023 Houzz & Home Study, which shares key insights from homeowners into the renovation market and homeowner motivations and needs when it comes to renovations. The report included more than...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 31, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) took a look back at the home improvement industry in the past year and shared its top three takeaways going into 2022. According to preliminary estimates, the home improvement industry grew 13 percent for the entire year...
by Olivia Shroyer | Jan 6, 2022 | Industry News
Exceptional Assets Developing your team into key decision-makers will be crucial this year. Use these resources and guides to help you take the next steps in building your bench. What Makes a Good Job? Listen to Episode 52 of the “Taking Care of Business” podcast for...
by Lindsey Thompson | Jan 5, 2022 | Industry News
Home Sweet Home: Housing Trends Q&A With Nadia Evangelou Economic Expert Shares Insights on Consumer Confidence Read additional insights from the North American Hardware and Paint Association and the Home Improvement Research Institute....