by Keri Samiec | Jun 30, 2021 | Industry Specific
The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 7.3 points from 120.0 to 127.3 in June. Consumer confidence continued its upward trend and approached to pre-pandemic level in May, as consumers became more upbeat about the current and future...
by Keri Samiec | Jun 26, 2021 | Building Materials, Home Building, Industry Specific
As lumber prices remain higher than normal, builders may be eyeing alternatives to wood. Members and partners of NAHB’s Building Systems Councils have recently been spotlighted for their impact and innovations in the home-building industry, including updates to...
by Keri Samiec | Jun 25, 2021 | Home Building, Home Improvement, Remodeling
Among the biggest unmet needs in the housing market are designs and features that enhance sleep, recuperation, and relaxation. In sum, it should take a needs-first approach, rather than its traditional solutions-first approach. Before focusing on its own solutions,...
by Keri Samiec | Jun 20, 2021 | Personal Interest
It is amazing to think that it has already been over five years since the Samiec and Uhrman families lost their patriarchs. Juli’s father, John Uhrman, passed away in 2015 and my father, Bill Samiec, died less than a year later in April of 2016. I can’t...
by Keri Samiec | Jun 19, 2021 | Building Materials, Home Building, Industry Specific
Despite a recent drop, prices will likely remain far above pre-pandemic levels for the next 12 to 18 months. After peaking at around $1,700 per thousand board feet in mid-May, lumber prices sank below $1,000 per thousand board feet this week for the first time since...