New Video Series Aims to Demystify Remodeling Industry
NAHB has launched its Remodeling Forecasts, Myths & Trends video series, sponsored by Lowe’s Pro. The first installment, “Remodeling Forecasts, Myths & Trends,” features Paul Emrath, NAHB’s vice president of survey and housing policy research, and guides viewers through the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI).
The video outlines how this data can be used to project the remodeling market outlook for the second half of 2023 and includes an overview of NAHB’s projections for remodelers through the end of the year.
This 35-minute video gives professional clarity on the following topics:
- Overall remodeler sentiment in 2023.
- Factors that impact remodeling demand both positively and negatively, such as house price appreciation, home owner equity and interest rate hikes.
- Supply-side challenges that remodelers face and whether they are projected to ease in the second half of the year.
Members can subscribe to the video series for free.
A companion Shop Talk, featuring Emrath, will take place today, June 12, at 4 p.m. ET. Register now to attend and discuss current market conditions and trends.
Latest from NAHBNow
Advocacy | Tax Reform
Jul 10, 2025
What to Know About Expiring Energy Tax CreditsPresident Trump recently signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which significantly accelerates the termination date for federal energy tax incentives. Builders and remodelers using the credits should be aware of the new expiration dates and where necessary, consult with their tax professional for additional guidance.
Legal | Energy
Jul 10, 2025
NAHB Presents Oral Arguments Challenging HUD’s 2021 IECC MandateOn July 9, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas heard oral arguments in NAHB’s challenge to the government’s final determination requiring that homes built under certain housing programs comply with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and 2019 ASHRAE-90.1.
Latest Economic News
Economics
Jul 10, 2025
Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Second QuarterIn the second quarter of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 59, down four points compared to the previous quarter.
Economics
Jul 09, 2025
Mortgage Applications Picked Up in June as Rates EasedMortgage application activity picked up in June, supported by a slight decline in interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, which tracks mortgage application volume, rose 5.4% from May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to June 2024, total applications were up 21.1%.
Economics
Jul 09, 2025
Who’s Still Working from Home in 2025? A Look at America’s Telework TrendsRemote work may no longer dominate the U.S. labor force as it did during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but it still represents a substantial share of employment today.