The Home Improvement Research Institute and The Farnsworth Group released its analysis of the American Housing Survey 2025, providing a detailed look at evolving home improvement trends across the U.S. housing market. Based on a nationally represented survey conducted by …
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HIRI Revises 2025 Home Improvement Market Growth Forecast Downward
The Home Improvement Research Institute announced the findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market report, including a revised downward forecast for market growth in 2025 due to continued macroeconomic challenges. The total home improvement market …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: American Housing Spending
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s American Housing Survey analyzes the frequency, types and average spend of home improvement projects among U.S. homeowners and the relationship between home improvement activities and housing market conditions. See these fast facts from the study: …
Read More »HIRI Reports Dip in Market Growth Optimism, Rise in Tariff Concerns Among Contractors
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) released the Quarterly Contractor Business Tracker Q2 2025 report, evaluating how macroeconomic trends affect contractors’ operations and strategic decision-making. The report noted a dip in market growth optimism, with only 55% of respondents anticipating …
Read More »HIRI Fast Facts: Consumer Spending
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Market Report is a monthly benchmark for how the industry is faring. See four fast facts from the study: Consumer Spending Drives the Market The home improvement market …
Read More »Home Improvement Market Forecast Revised Downward for Remainder of 2025
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) announced findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Report, including a revised downward forecast in 2025 due to sustained macroeconomic challenges. The home improvement market as a whole reached …
Read More »Home Improvement Market Growth Slows Amid Economic Headwinds
The total home improvement market is projected to grow 3.4% in 2025, a reduction from the 5% growth projected in the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) June outlook. HIRI announced findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement …
Read More »Build Your Strategy: 5 Ways to Maximize Sales Opportunities in Decking
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute Decking remains a high-potential category as homeowners continue investing in outdoor spaces, especially for independent building material retailers. Research from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) highlights buyer preferences and behaviors that can …
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