November 2, 2026 – Eye On Housing

Private Residential Construction Slips as Remodeling Weakens

Private residential construction spending decreased in September 2026 driven by a steep decline in improvement (remodeling) spending. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau, private

Catherine Koh November 2, 2026

Interior Finishes: The Most Time-Consuming Stage of Single-family Construction

Interior finishes (drywall, interior doors, painting, cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, flooring, etc.) take more time to complete—6.4 weeks, on average—than any other major stage of single-family construction, according to results

Paul Emrath November 2, 2026

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Private Residential Construction Slips as Remodeling Weakens

Interior Finishes: The Most Time-Consuming Stage of Single-family Construction

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