New research from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies analyzed 20 years’ worth of data within the remodeling industry. According to the analysis, U.S. remodeling activity increased significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2023, homeowners spent over $600 billion annually making improvements, replacing broken systems, repairing damage or conducting routine maintenance on their properties, up from $400 billion in 2019. As for industry growth, the number of residential remodeling contractor establishments grew by a quarter between 2017 and 2022, reaching over 128,000 businesses. The geographic distribution of remodeling establishments…
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NARI introduces 2026-27 leadership
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) introduced its 2026-2027 executive officers following the association’s Annual Conference House of Delegates. Sworn in at the event was Jonathan Kelly, CRA, who will serve as NARI President for the 2026-2027 term. Other members of the executive committee are: Aaron Enfinger, CR, Chairman of the Board, The Cleary Company, Columbus, Ohio. Joe Bowen, President-Elect, Bowen Remodeling & Design,Crofton, Md. David Davison, MCR, MCKBR, Treasurer, Realty Restoration, LLC, Austin, Texas. James Kitchin, MCR, GCP, Secretary, InterWorks, LLC, Portland, Ore. “One of the moments…
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