Here are the States that Have Had the Biggest Home Price Increases

Southern and Sunbelt states were among the biggest gainers but there were some surprises in the rest of the country too. If you had states like Florida, California and New York on your short list for among the largest increases in home prices since 2000, you are absolutely right. But we wonder if you had […]

Is The Open Floor Plan Kitchen Dead?

A new report on kitchen trends found that more zoned layouts and less wide-open spaces are gaining in popularity. Watch any home improvement or buying show on TV, and it seems consumers always want open floor plans, especially when it comes to their kitchens. That era may be ending soon. The just released 2027 Kitchen […]

‘A New Era’ in Remodeling is Emerging

Homeowners, while still committed to home improvement projects, are likely to be more deliberate in their decision-making. Americans continue to believe in improving their homes — they just want to be a little more prudent about it. And increasingly, it’s more about quality of life than a real estate investment. A newly released study, the […]

Will the Midterm Election Results Impact Data Center Building?

Even as it remains the single strongest area in new construction, could pushback from voters slow down the pace of new building? The latest Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Census Bureau data shows that spending on data center construction jumped year-over-year 8.6 percent in September, the most recent month available. This is in contrast […]

Budgeting Your AI Costs Is the Key to Making the Tech Work

Everyone is jumping on the AI bandwagon, trying to see how it can help their business. But controlling costs is critical. Chances are you are starting to use artificial intelligence platforms in your business and seeing some positive results from how the technology can make your company more efficient. But you may also have found […]