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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Today, society demands that we always be on our A-game. Not just “on the ball,” but “in front of the ball.” Whatever your preferred metaphor, to function successfully in the world today, you need to be focused. But this can be difficult. Between distractions, brain...
Video Transcript Discover how to implement a growth plan that will have you engaging customers and growing your sales in a structured and predictable manner. Hi, my name is Keri Samiec. I wanted to take a moment to share some details around our 90-Day Growth...
Food and the nutrients they provide are the building blocks of our bodies and minds. Properly fueling your body is the perfect way to make sure your mind is ready to take on the day. 1. BlueberriesEating these tasty berries will not turn you into Violet Beauregarde,...
Video Transcript Hey good morning so it is Saturday June 12th and as I’ve indicated over the past few weeks, my intent is to share my ongoing story of training for the Air Force Marathon. So I actually come to you guys today from a different location. I am at...
This adorable young child and her grandmother visited my client, Koraleski Flowers, so Darren took a few moments to snap this pictures. With permission from the grandmother and mother, they were posted to the clients Facebook page and the family tagged. Needless to...
