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Homebuyer Preferences Continue to Shift Post-Covid
Homebuyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of Covid-19. Following a brief uptick in new home sizes in 2021, the average size of a new home dropped slightly from 2,525 square feet to 2,480 square feet in 2022, and the percentage of new homes with 3+ full bathrooms and 3+ car garages dipped to 33% and 17%, respectively. Read More
Multifamily Housing Market Will Weaken in 2023
Multifamily starts are predicted to fall in 2023, following an unsustainable high level of production last year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will do better than the single-family and multifamily markets in 2023. Read More
A Housing Downturn in 2023 Followed by a Recovery in 2024
The housing recession that began in 2022 will bleed into 2023 as elevated inflation and mortgage rates, coupled with stubbornly high building material construction costs, continue to take a toll on the housing industry and are expected to push the overall economy into a mild recession this year. However, the second half of 2023 could lead to a turning point for housing and the economy. Read More
Multifamily Starts Predicted to Slow From High Production Levels in '23
Multifamily starts are predicted to fall in 2023, following an unsustainable high level of production last year, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Meanwhile, the remodeling sector remains on solid ground and will do better than the single-family and multifamily markets in 2023. Read More
Recession watch: Why the next one will be different
Almost all economists and contractors expect some sort of an economic slowdown this year. Some have even baked a recession into their current forecasts. But the unanswered question on many observers’ minds remains how this downturn will be different. Read More
Industrial Flooring Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
Flooring process is used to cover the ground surface of buildings by utilizing various covering materials such as tiles, carpets and vinyl. Industrial flooring is used as covering of the industrial buildings and manufacturing units. These flooring provides many benefits over conventional flooring such as easier common repair and maintenance requirements. Read More
A New Bathroom for the New Year Using a Full Year of Tips
2022 is a wrap. And once again, we have the pleasure of looking back on the tile tips and trends we’ve covered over the last year. As in years past, we’ve shared ideas on using tile in every room of the house. But one room stands out this year for being of particular interest to designers and homeowners alike: the bathroom. Whether you’re designing a new home or remodeling your existing space, our 2022 tips can help you create the bathroom you’ve been dreaming of in the new year. Read More
Catalina's Hirschhorn to speak at TISE
By any measure, 2023 will be a challenging year for the floor coverings industry. Historically, every time mortgage rates increased housing demand declines. And when housing demand declines flooring sales suffer. The past year has been no exception. The nearly 80 percent increase in mortgage rates in 2022 resulted in housing demand (new completions, existing home sales, and manufactured housing) declining by about 14 percent. Read More