Kermit Baker
Kermit Baker
bigger homes last room time
Homes have been getting bigger and bigger for some while. The last time we looked, room additions were still a real important part of the remodeling market.
caught
Not bigger, but better - that thought has caught on in some places.
appliances fancy
They want the top-line appliances in their kitchens. They want the fancy countertops.
activity expect share
We expect that share of activity to grow.
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As the residential market shows signs of softening, the nonresidential market is in excellent position to pick up the slack in construction activity. Nonresidential construction not only represents billions of dollars in economic activity, but also generates a lot of related spending in furnishings and interior decor.
aging generation people wealth
This is a generation that has wealth and longevity. And most aging people don't want to move.
conditions cooling launch picking shaping six slack year
After six years of recession-like conditions in the industry, 2006 is shaping up as the year that will launch a non- residential expansion, picking up some of the slack from a cooling residential market.
architects design early fairly helps key percentage small trends
Architects design a fairly small percentage of homes, but they really are the trendsetters. It helps us find out early what the key trends are.
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My suspicion is, this 'staying within the footprint' idea has to do with zoning. If there are restriction setbacks in a community, or floor area requirements, there's an incentive to do this. You can't build on, so you build within. That would generate some pretty creative solutions.
changes enjoy hard instincts market predict trends trust
It's hard to predict when or how market remodeling trends change. Trust your instincts and you'll be able to enjoy all the changes you make.
energy money
There's a lot of energy and money going here.
both carry economy helped slower source
It's a harbinger of slower growth. Both home-building and remodeling helped carry the economy through slower times. Now it will be the reverse, or at the very least it won't be a source of propping up the economy.
instead means phone return three
For consumers, this means they are going to get contractors who return phone calls, and they are going to be able to get two or three bids, instead of just one.
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There's a strong concern in that area, which has been heightened over the last four to five months. There's more emphasis on technology to ensure that homes are as energy efficient as they can be.