News and Insights

My latest trip to the NAHB 2017 International Builders’ Show® (IBS), IBS, was especially eye-opening. 

Though there was a specific section of the show floor devoted to high-performance homes, throughout the expo the focus was on sustainability, energy efficiency, smart home technology, and home performance management. 

Sure, the rodents in “Ratatouille” and “Stuart Little” were kind of cute.  
They’re much less cute when they get inside your house. 
Here’s how to prevent mice and rats from making your home their home. 

When you need to better understand a building science or business topic answer a tough consumer question, or you need marketing insight, look to EBSCO.

Before you dive into your 2017 kitchen renovation, take a peek at the “U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study” to get a handle on what design, features, colors, finishes, materials, and appliances are hot.

Though 2017 has opened with some feeling trepidation about the unknowns that the year will bring, our members, advisors, and friends weigh in with some predictions that reflect a solid sense of optimism for our industry’s future.

 
Here’s what they envision.