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The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

Capital, Construction, Home Improvement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Remodeling Activity, The Builder's Daily /

Like its residential construction counterpart – homebuilding – the more than $500 billion residential remodeling industry remains highly geographically fragmented and varies widely in firm size, despite a slight increase in M&A activity since the COVID pandemic. In an industry dominated by small operators, larger players compete at an advantage in several areas, such as […]

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Home improvement contractors remain cautiously optimistic despite slowdown Home improvement contractors show cautious optimism

Construction, Home Improvement, Leadership, The Builder's Daily /

Most home improvement contractors are still optimistic about the future of the market, but headwinds such as material costs and reined-in consumer spending are weighing down expectations.  The Q3 Contractor Activity Tracker, released by The Farnsworth Group and Home Improvement Research Institute, found that home improvement contractors are less optimistic than they were a year

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Financially stressed homeowners are delaying essential repairs

Affordability, Home Improvement, Homeowners insurance, Homeownership, Housing Market, HWmember /

A growing number of homeowners are putting off necessary maintenance and repairs, leading to safety concerns, higher costs and long-term financial strain, according to a new report from Bold North Roofing. The study found that 71% of homeowners have postponed at least one home project in 2025 — and 60% are actively delaying essential maintenance.

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Denver brokerage, Curbio form home services partnership

Brokerage, Colorado, Denver, Home Improvement, Homebuyers, HWmember, Partnerships, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents /

Denver-based real estate brokerage West + Main Homes has launched a new home improvement service in partnership with contractor Curbio. The program, called Refresh by West, offers West + Main agents and their clients access to expedited, fixed-price proposals for presale or move-in home improvements. Curbio — a Maryland-based contractor that specializes in residential projects

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Redfin, Thumbtack partner to connect homeowners with improvement pros

Artificial Intelligence, Home Improvement, HWmember, Real Estate, Redfin, Technology /

Redfin has launched a new feature in partnership with home services provider Thumbtack to help homeowners find and hire professionals for home improvement and maintenance projects. By claiming their property on Redfin and visiting the Owner Dashboard, homeowners can now access a range of services — including painting, landscaping, cleaning and HVAC maintenance. The feature

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