The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) dropped one point to 57 in the fourth quarter, essentially unchanged from the third quarter (58), according to the National Association of Home Builders (Figure 1). Since the first quarter of 2013, the RMI has been at or above 50, which means that more remodelers report that market activity is higher than report that it… Read More ›
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Remodeling Confidence Remains Solid
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) remained stable with a reading of 58 in the third quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The RMI has been at or above 50 since the second quarter of 2013, which indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher than report it is lower (Figure 1). The overall… Read More ›
Remodeling Confidence Increases Despite Rising Costs
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rose one point to 58 in the second quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A RMI reading above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher than report it is lower compared to the prior quarter. The RMI has been above 50 for 21 consecutive quarters (Figure… Read More ›
Remodeling Market Index Remains in Strong Territory Despite Three Point Slip
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) dipped three points to 57 in the first quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. For 20 consecutive quarters the RMI has been at or above 50, which indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the prior quarter than report it is lower (Figure 1). The overall RMI… Read More ›
The Remodeling Market Index Hits 60 in Fourth Quarter
The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) increased three points to 60 in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This quarter marks the second time in the RMI’s history (dating back to 2001) in which the index reached 60 (Figure 1). For 19 consecutive quarters, the RMI has been at or above 50, which… Read More ›
Increase in Remodeling Market Index Reflects Broad-Based Confidence
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 58 in the first quarter of 2017, up five points from the previous quarter. This reading is the highest since the fourth quarter of 2015 (Figure 1). A RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to the prior quarter)… Read More ›
Remodelers’ Confidence Remains Consistent at the End of 2015
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 58 in the final quarter of 2015, one point above the previous quarter. This was consistent with similar results over the past year and a half, indicating sustained confidence in the market from remodelers. The RMI and all its components lie on a scale of… Read More ›
The Impact of Revisions to Remodeling Spending
The most recent release of Census’ Construction Spending report included significant revisions to the residential improvements spending category. Residential improvements spending is calculated as the amount of total private residential spending on owner-occupied units after accounting for single-family and multifamily expenditures. As discussed in an earlier post, with these changes, the total amount of spending on residential improvements more closely… Read More ›
Remodeling Market Index Over 50 for Ten Straight Quarters
NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) was 57 in the third quarter—two points down from the previous quarter, but the tenth straight quarter it has been above the key break-even point of 50. The RMI and all its components lie on a scale of 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 means more remodelers report that activity has improved… Read More ›
In Second Quarter, NAHB’s Index of Remodeler Confidence Rebounds
In the second quarter, NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) rebounded two points to 59 (after having slipped slightly from 60 to 57 in the first quarter). An RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to the prior quarter) than report it is lower. The RMI, which averages ratings of current remodeling with indicators of future activity, has been over… Read More ›