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D-Tools 2024 Year-in-Review Market Health Report

Smart Home Industry Grew 6.5% According to D-Tools 2024 Market Health Report

The latest research study from the popular software company recommends that based on its data, integrators prioritize larger…

News March 19
CE Pro Deep Dives Industry Reports Outdoor AV Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Living
Outdoor technology installation project

Outdoor Installations Continue Their Hot Streak for Integrators

CE Pro Outdoor Technology Deep Dive reports residential dealers rake in $130K in 2024 outdoor revenues as project…

News March 14
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Two workers standing outside a home to represent new construction starts for January.

Interest Rates, Tariff Jitters Kneecap Housing Starts in First Month of 2025

A nearly 10% drop in housing starts marks an environment of uncertainty among homebuilders, who remain cautiously hopeful…

News February 20
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Man surveying new housing development meant to represent single family starts for December 2024

Single-Family Construction Sees Its Own Santa Rally in December

Overall housing units being started were up 15.8% in December with both multi- and single-family construction leading the…

News January 17
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Residential construction site meant to represent single-family housing starts for the month of November

Single-Family Housing Starts Rebound in November Off Southern Demand

Incoming tariffs and stubborn mortgage rate muddy outlook for ongoing demand heading into 2025 as inventory gains flatten.

News December 20
Industry Reports Small Business Index
Small business owners working in shop

Small Business Owners Cautiously Optimistic Entering into 2025

Many small businesses are expecting that upcoming changes in economic policy will provide a bit more relief from…

News December 10
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CE Pro Business Resources Deep Dive 2024

Streamlining Business Software Sees Noteworthy ROI, Per CE Pro Deep Dive

CE Pro Business Resources Deep Dive finds integrators are streamlining software to a median of 4 pieces leading…

News December 2
Industry Reports MDUs NAHB New Builds New Construction
US Housing Starts Construction Numbers October 2024

U.S. Housing Starts Drop 3.1% as Mortgage Rates Hit 6.72% in October

Despite higher homebuilder confidence boost following Trump win, economists remain mixed on construction challenges heading into 2025.

News November 19
Industry Reports MDUs NAHB New Builds New Construction
Single-family housing starts new construction concept

Single-Family Housing Starts, Sales Meagerly Rise in September

Hurricanes Helene and Milton likely to further drag construction numbers moving into October as sales see a small…

News November 6
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