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Kitchen and Bath Industry Impacted By Skilled Labor Shortage (opens the original)
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The residential construction industry has faced a labor shortage for many years, and the kitchen and bath sector are experiencing similar trends. The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) recently released 2026 Skilled Labor Workforce Study shows that finding and retaining skilled laborers—especially installers and carpenters—has become a major challenge for the industry. The skilled labor shortage is a massive challenge for our industry, and our members recognize the critical role we mus
Linda Cirigliano on Why Having an Owner's Representative Is a Necessity (opens the original)
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Linda Cirigliano, CEO and founder of New York-based firm LC Three does more than just work as a project manager. Her firm was founded on the fact that homeowners undergoing a major build or renovation need a strong advocate who knows the ins and outs of the construction industry. In this episode of Women at WIRC, Cirigliano tells us more about her role at LC Three, the job she takes on as an owner's representative, and how she walks the line between client and contractor. Welcome back to Women a
Affordability Continues to Challenge Home Builders (opens the original)
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The housing market has evolved and changed over the past few years as builders adapted to new challenges. From an ongoing housing and labor shortage to the continued rise of home prices and mortgage rates, builders have had to keep a watchful eye on the market for changing conditions. Shinn Group, a home building consulting firm, recently released its Comparative Financial and Operations Analysis for 2025, which looks at current market conditions and the impact they have on construction activity
States Where Mortgage Interest Rates Are Increasing the Most (opens the original)
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Growing mortgage rates are having a major impact on home sales, and in some metros, increased mortgage rates have made it especially hard on buyers. The average mortgage interest rate has stayed above 6% on 30-year fixed mortgages during 2026, according to a recent report from WalletHub. The report looks at mortgage rate increases from Q-1 to Q-2 2026 and found that mortgage rates grew in 37 states. The states that saw the highest mortgage rate hikes from Q-1 to Q-2 2026 are Mississippi, Colorad
What Does The Typical Budget Get Buyers in Every ZIP Code? (opens the original)
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Home prices vary greatly across the U.S., with some areas seeing much more purchasing activity than others. A recent report from real estate marketing platform Realtor.com shows what share of homes located in each ZIP code would be considered attainable based on the typical buyer's budget. Nationwide, 28% of existing homes would be affordable to buyers with a budget of $250,000, and 58% would be within reach of buyers who are able to spend $418,000. The least affordable ZIP code in the nation is
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