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Remodelers report that they can barely keep up with demand. Is this your cue to raise prices?

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OtherOH17368 Said:
While the economy is improving, and remodelers and home pros are busier than they've been in a while, the mindset of most homeowners has not changed that much. There is still insecurity and fear when it comes to taking too big of a step. While they may finally be ready to pull the trigger on the new kitchen or bath, an excessive bid could put them off. They may go with a smaller project...

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Business & economy: In Oklahoma, assessing tornado's toll • Stocks move to record highs (again) • Online tools alter small-biz recruitment  • Report: Suburban poverty spreads  • Real hourly earnings up slightly •  Housing & real estate: Home Depot gains on housing boost  •  Remodeler purchases solar business  • Best housing markets in next 5 years  •  7-figure home sales hit 6-year high  •  Housing starts slumped in April •  How landscaping can impact home values  •  Energy & green building: Moniz sworn in as energy secretary  • Groups rally pressure for energy efficiency law •  Report: Vast improvements in new appliances • New insulation gains ground •  Solar and wind lose favor  •  Opportunities: America’s Top Remodelers competition.

Business & economy: Stocks keep rallying to record high  •  Households keep shedding debt  •  Small business owners more optimistic  •  Retail sales edge up  •  Job growth centers in key states  •  1Q mass layoffs drop  •  Housing & real estate: Basement remodeler wins major award  •  For-sale inventories rise  •  AIA selects Housing Awards winners  •  Housingscorecard shows continued gains  •  Sign of times: Redfin's bidding war report  •  Builders cite worsening labor shortages  •  Many homebuyers still clueless on mortgages  •  Positive equitydrives down defaults  •  Energy & green building: A good time for energy audits  •  Solar giant posts quarterly loss  •  US windows meet passive building standards.

Housing & real estate: Home prices climb fastest since 2006  •  Defaults drop to 2007 levels  •  “Improving markets” list declines  •  Younger buyers, bigger homes  •  Sandy flood payouts top $22m in Conn.  •  Business & economy: Stocks extend string of highs  •  Consumer credit posts small gain  •  Economic confidence ties record high  •  April’s great jobs report  •  March unemployment rates drop  •  Workers unprepared for higher health costs  •  Energy & green building: Home energy management co expands  •  John Tooley wins BPI’s Tony Woods Award  •  HERS joins Colo’s MLS  •  Free webinars: Business investments for remodelers (May 9)  •  BPI's Building Science Principles Certificate (May 14).

Housing & real estate: Home prices rise for 9th month  •  Rising prices credited for economic recovery  •  Remodeler confidence dipped in Q1  •  15-year mortgage at record low  •  55k foreclosures in March  •  Lumber earnings gain  •  Flood insurance: needed, not bought  •  Bad mortgages hit 5-year low  •  Business & economy: Stocks rise to another record  •  Big 3 “zombie slayers” gain market share  •  College grads, non-degree jobs  •  Consumer confidence rebounds  •  Europe’s unemployment at record high  •  US jobless claims fall to 4-year low  •  US incomes, spending rise slightly  •  Employers link premiums to wellness  •  Energy & green building: Geothermal’s big savings  •  USGBC marks 20th anniversary.

Housing & real estate: Remodeling activity to grow through year  •  Home prices have biggest annual gain since 2006  •  Growth continues for engineered wood  •  Tight inventory slows housing boom  •  Single women emerge as key buyer block  •  Tighter rules for EU mortgagelending  •  Builders target elderly homeowners for tear-downs  •  Builders cater to overseas buyers  •  Vacation homes rebound  •  Business & economy: Fake tweet wiped out $136 billion  •  Wealthiest gain, remainder lose post-recession  •  Factory activity slows  •  More jobs shift to suburbs  •  Women leave workforce in record numbers.


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 Best Practices  Thursday, May 31, 2012
Works for Us: Sales-Tracking Spreadsheet
Works for Us: Sales-Tracking Spreadsheet

Customizable spreadsheet motivates sales staff to track efforts and improve continuously. "It helps the company tremendously." Plus, a downloadable template for your own business.

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 Answers  Thursday, May 31, 2012
Paying Sales Staff
Paying Sales Staff

Salary and commission? Straight salary? Commission only? How is sales compensation determined at your company, and what information must sales staff provide to be paid?

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 Snapshots  Thursday, May 31, 2012
Industry Snapshots: the d5R Dish
Industry Snapshots: the d5R Dish

OSHA's stepped up fall-prevention outreach (and crackdown). Recurring revenue (a webinar invitation). Remodeling eletters that do the trick (of getting opened).

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 Benchmarks  Thursday, May 31, 2012
The d5R Index: 5.31.12
The d5R Index: 5.31.12

City-by-city home price composites. A less-affluent take on luxury spending. Underwater home loans, by the map. Long-term unemployment. Skyrocketing college debt.

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 Innovations  Thursday, May 31, 2012
A Modern Wonder at 75
A Modern Wonder at 75

How to celebrate one of the modern Wonders of the World? For the Golden Gate Bridge, a stunning print ad campaign restores the engineering glory.

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