According to new data from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), remodeling activity is only expected to grow 1.5 percent over the next year. The latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) forecasts remodeling spending through Q3 2027 to be around $525 billion. The plataued future for remodeling comes as broader housing activity continues to cool. However, it is a more hopeful outlook than the mid-year LIRA release, which expected spending to decline. “Housing starts also continue to decline and we are seeing persistent weakness in the broader…
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West Shore Home acquires Atlas Home Improvement
West Shore Home, one of the nation’s leaders in housing renovation and remodels, announced the acquisition of Michigan-based Atlas Home Improvement. The deal adds over 50 team members and a 23,200-square-foot facility to West Shore Home’s national operations, which currently serves 32 states. Michigan’s housing stock is 10 years above the national median age of a home at 53. There is high demand and a market opportunity for remodeling services. While bath and shower remodeling accounts for most of Atlas’s current business, West Shore Home will also introduce replacement windows…
Read MoreDesigners say these 6 kitchen trends will be everywhere in 2027
We know how fast kitchen design trends move. With 2027 looming around the corner, designers are expecting six design trends to take over kitchen renovations. The first is already prominent in high-end homes: tile backsplashes. “We’re surrounding our cabinets with 4- to 8-inch square tiles as countertops and [backsplashes] are shifting away from just a solid stone,” said Jill Tran, co-owner and principal designer of Tran + Thomas Design Studio in Mission, Kan. “Those ‘grids’ are another element that we have to consider when creating our cabinetry designs.” Slim shaker…
Read MoreRemodeling market remains stable in Q3
In the third quarter of 2026, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 66. This is up one point from the second quarter. Compared to the single-family and multifamily sectors, remodeler sentiment continues to stand out in the residential construction industry, despite economic uncertainty. Remodeling continues to increase in the overall construction market, due to it being less impacted than new construction by elevated interest rates. According to NAHB’s projection, remodeling activity will remain stable through the rest of 2026 and grow…
Read MoreNAHB remodelers post 24% year over year revenue growth
New research from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2025 Member Census shows that residential remodeling accounts for an estimated 21% of NAHB builder members’ primary business. The report also notes that a majority of remodeling firms have a median of five employees and generate median annual revenue of $2.1 million. This is a 24% increase compared to 2024’s $1.7 million median annual revenue. “Almost a quarter of residential remodelers (23%) reported a dollar volume of less than $500,000 in 2025, 13% reported between $500,000 and $999,999, 52% (majority)…
Read MoreDIY declines, more homeowners opt for the pros
Do-it-yourself (DIY) was widely marketed as an easier alternative to hiring a professional; however, that segment of improvement spending is on a steady decline. The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) reported that DIY spending made up about 26.9% of the market in 2003. That segment declined to about 15.9% in 2023. Looking at a more recent time frame, from 2021 to 2023, spending increased by 14% for professional projects, while DIY spending dropped 13%. Spending also declined for the most DIY ambitious age group: homeowners under 35. This JCHS…
Read MoreWhy you should join our free live webinar
In today’s housing market, general contractors and remodelers face a persistent dilemma: how to scale revenue without stretching their existing businesses past their limits. The answer increasingly lies in targeted, high-margin residential niches, none more lucrative right now than bathroom remodeling. Driven by accelerating aging-in-place demand and a national shift toward practical home upgrades, bathroom renovations offer swift turnarounds and reliable profit margins. Yet entering or expanding within this category without a clear blueprint can quickly lead to operational friction and costly missteps. That is why the upcoming Lunch &…
Read MoreHomeowners prioritize smart upgrades over design trends
While design trends come and go, one theme remains: Homeowners are prioritizing upgrades that have long-lasting value. Rather than chasing aesthetic trends, contractors, designers and remodelers are recognizing a growing sense of urgency for functional, practical renovations among their clients. Flexible spaces are replacing single-purpose rooms as more homeowners work from home or need rooms that can be adapted into guest rooms. The kitchen remains one of the strongest places to invest, but the trend is less about oversized features and more about better function. Homeowners are choosing deeper drawers,…
Read MoreDaily living elevations drive Texas’ kitchen renovation activity
Texas is one of the three states driving up renovation activity, according to a recent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders. In Dallas, kitchen renovations are primarily driven by homeowners’ desire to enhance their daily routines, rather than strictly related to aesthetics. Homeowners want kitchens that support cooking, entertaining, storage and work-from-home routines while still looking cohesive with the rest of their residence. One of the top trends driving kitchen renovation activity is more hidden, smarter storage. Storage is one of the strongest reasons homeowners remodel a kitchen.…
Read MoreHomeowners plan for major investments within next 5 years
New research found that 66% of homeowners are planning for major investments within the next five years. Major investments entail many goals, from a big renovation or system upgrade to preparing a home for an eventual sale. Major renovation projects are a reflection of homeowners choosing to remodel and improve their forever home, rather than relocate. “Economic pressures, including inflation, high interest rates and income uncertainty, are likely driving this stay-put, let’s-just-improve-our-home mentality,” said Tammy Crosby, CEO of The House Designers in Monroe, Conn. Read Full Article
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