Abbe Will's Articles
Improvement Spending Continues, But May Lose Steam
Originally posted on the JCHS’ Housing Perspectives blog: Strong gains in home remodeling and repair…
Latest LIRA Predicts Continued Growth in Remodeling Spending
Originally posted on Housing Perspectives from The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies: Strong gains…
Data Provides Updates on the Evolving Structure of the Remodeling Industry
The Great Recession caused increased fragmentation for the remodeling industry, especially among smaller contractors.
Five-Year Failure Rates for Remodeling Contractors Exceeded 50 Percent During Downturn
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau points to business size being an indicator of failure or survival during the Great Recession
LIRA Predicts Remodeling Activity Strengthens to Kick Off 2016
Strengthening housing market conditions are encouraging homeowners to invest in discretionary home improvements as well as necessary replacements
Implications of Aging Population for Home Improvement Market
Aging Society and Inaccessible Housing Stock Suggest Growing Need for Remodeling