Down But Not Out.
Down But Not Out By Lynne Viccaro While the kitchen and bath market remains fundamentally healthy, 2008 is expected to remain essentially flat before a palpable housing recovery begins late this year, industry analysts predict. While there's no question that the extended housing...

The big dig for data: from raw figures to research compilations to exhaustive databases, statistical information sources for appraisers abound.
When it comes to gathering and using statistical information in their work, appraisers have more choices than ever before. Data about comparable properties and local and national economic conditions are more numerous than ever before, due heavily to the advent of the Internet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Dealing with the 'R' word.
It wasn't all that long ago when revenues were growing by double-digit percentages--and profits were reaching all-time industry highs. It was almost impossible to keep track of all of the pest management firm acquisitions and mergers taking place. Outside the industry, the economy was booming. * Stock...

Sound Strategies in the Downturn.
Sound Strategies in the Downturn ELIOT SEFRIN, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR & PUBLISHER Things are tough out there in many markets -- there's no doubt about it. The U.S. economy is either in the midst of a recession, or will be soon, leading economists contend. Inflation worries...

Housing market continues to slow.
The U.S. housing market continued its slowdown in the second half of 2006. Among the key statistics released by government agencies, research firms and industry-related trade associations in recent weeks were: HOUSING STARTS While the overall U.S. housing market is gradually cooling, some states continue...

Remodeling offsets lag in housing.
Continued strong activity in the residential remodeling sector seems to be countering a softening in the new-build sector as 2006 enters its second half. Among the key statistics released by government agencies, research firms and industry-related trade associations in recent weeks were the following: HOUSING STARTS ...

Housing cooling to 'normal' levels.
While the U.S. housing market continues to cool to levels considered normal and sustainable, remodeling activity is posting above-average growth as 2006 approaches its midpoint. Among the key statistics from government agencies, research firms and industry-related trade associations in recent weeks were the following: HOUSING STARTS ...

Housing conditions still seen as strong.
The nation's housing market posted a strong year in 2005, despite some cooling over the last two months, and conditions remain ripe for a solid year in 2006, analysts said last month. Among the key statistics released by government agencies, research firms and industry-related trade associations in recent weeks...

Nation's strong housing market seen 'simmering down' modestly in 2006.
Washington, DC--Following strong growth over the past three years, home sales and housing production will ease back this year to around 2004's historically "healthy" levels, according to a pair of housing industry analysts. Striking an overall positive tone, National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist David Seiders...

Housing remains hot this summer.
The housing and kitchen/bath markets remained hot through the first half of this year, supported by continued low interest rates. Among the key statistics released by government agencies, research firms and industry-related trade associations in recent weeks were the following: NEW- & EXISTING-HOME SALES Lower-than-expected...