January 2017

Market Data + Trends

Exclusive Research: Kitchen & Bath

Builders and architects report on amenities for the most important rooms in the home.

Labor + Trade Relations

Trade Shortage Survey Results, Part 2

The survey shows the trade shortage gets worse before it gets better

Builders

Tim Kane on MBK's Diversification and the Underserved Market for Shelter

Multifamily, rentals, and assisted living are not flash-in-the-pan opportunities for MBK Homes

MBK Homes multifamily development, the Metro Gateway, pool rendering

Decking + Railings

Decking | Royal Building Products

Zuri Grooved Boards from Royal Building Products combine the look of hardwood with the durability and low maintenance of PVC. The grooved...

Sales

Trulia Report Predicts 2017 Housing Market Trends

“Housing in 2017: Discouraged Democrats, Revived Republicans, and Middling Millennials” delves into Millennial homeownership, rising mortgage rates, and the markets to watch this year

Appliances

Wine Cooler | Vinotemp

The Designer Series 300 Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler (DS-300) from Vinotemp is only 30 inches wide but holds and chills up to 300 bottles of...

Government + Policy

Opportunity arises from an unusual election

Political affiliations aside, NAHB Chairman Ed Brady writes that the association will communicate with Congress and push hard for legislation that will benefit the entire nation

Appliances

Oven | Gaggenau

To honor both the company’s 333rd birthday and the 30th year of the EB 388 oven, Gaggenau will introduce the EB 333 oven in April. Measuring...

Products

Foam Sealant | Tytan

Builders no longer need to carry multiple products for different gap sizes. Fill All Insulating Foam Sealant from Tytan can be used in all...

Financials

The Perfect Marketing Budget For 2017

No budget? Proceed at your own risk. Or, check out our strategic spending guide for the coming year

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Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features