The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the HIRI Economic Industry Update for September 2026. The report aims to identify and evaluate key economic indicators and their influence on the home improvement market, examine housing market trends and investigate …
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Homeowners to Spend Less on Home Improvement in Last Half of 2026, HIRI Finds
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the Home Improvement Project Activity Tracker for the second quarter of 2026, revealing insights into homeowners’ attitudes and motivations driving home improvement decisions, analyzing channel behaviors and predictions for future home improvement …
Read More »Renovation by Generation: Sponsored by Quikrete
Sponsored by Quikrete Homeowners of different age brackets view homebuying and renovation differently based on a number of factors like income, life stage, return on investment, ease of installation and design preferences. Take a closer look at data from the …
Read More »Home Improvement Spending Sustains at Record Levels, HIRI Report Finds
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market report for Q2 2026, detailing the total market size of the home improvement products market in the U.S. and forecasted likely spending over …
Read More »Home Improvement Market Poised for Continued Growth Despite Economic Challenges
The home improvement products market is predicted to grow in the next few years, despite continued financial strain and cautious consumer confidence. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market study, the home …
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 »Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Releases 2025 Housing Report
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its Improving America’s Housing 2025 report which found the remodeling market has been supported by the aging of homes and households and record-high property values. “Given the strong foundation and growing needs, residential remodeling …
Read More »HIRI Predicts Deceleration of Home Improvement Spending Through 2024
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), the nation’s leading resource for market research concerning the home and building products industry, has forecasted the current national inflation bulge will lead to a deceleration in home improvement spending. Growth in the total …
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