An interesting report out of Harvard University recently indicates that the remodeling industry should see better times presently. That’s more good news for the country, the home remodeling industry and for consumers. With factors such as rising prices of existing houses and more homeowners staying in their homes instead of moving, it makes sense that people will need and want to make improvements to their homes. Another major factor, very possibly spurred by the recent energy tax credit programs, appears to be increased consumer interest in environmental and energy-saying improvements. The payback and money-saving benefits of improvements such as replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR qualified windows cannot to be overlooked.

For more on the report, see the January 13 article on Qualified Remodeler’s web site -- http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/web/online/Industry-News/US-Remodeling-Industry-Poised-for-Growth/38$2410