Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in 2023 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Delaware is the only state to report an economic contraction last year. The percent change in real GDP ranged from a 5.9 percent increase in North Dakota to a 1.2 percent…

The Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State & Local Tax Revenue shows a 1.3% increase in property taxes paid, rising from $769.2 to $778.9 billion (SA, trailing four quarter sum) in the fourth quarter of 2023. Total annual state & local tax revenue was $2.039 trillion, also 1.3% higher than 2022. The 1.3% quarterly increase…

with Dawn Duhamel from DTJ Design In this short, fast-paced recap of IBS, you’ll learn the 2024 Design Trends that are shaping product launches, as well as see new products that support these trends. This session includes both exterior and interior products, so you won’t want to miss it! View March’s Design Bite The post March Design Bites is now Live ! first appeared on Best In American Living.

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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index (HPI), reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices, rose at a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.36%. Although this rate has been slowing the previous four months, January saw its first uptick from 2.32% in December 2023.   On a year-over-year basis, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home…

As part of the recently published HBGI, new NAHB analysis of residential permit data shows that about a quarter of single-family construction takes place in coastal counties. Coastal counties, as defined by U.S. Census Bureau, are counties that are adjacent to coastal water or a territorial sea. These coastal counties are grouped into three regions:…

INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently awarded the 2023 John C. Hart Presidential Award, its highest award, to Frank Rhoades, of Cottage Watchman Security in Pierceton, IN, during IBA’s Annual Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. Rhoades has been an active member of his local association, the Builders Association of North Central Indiana (BANCI), IBA, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for many years. Rhoades’ passion for the association is evident as he…

INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently awarded the 2023 Associate of the Year award to Julia Moore, Loan Mortgage Specialist for First Federal Savings Bank, during IBA’s Annual Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. The Don Cassidy Associate of the Year award recognizes an associate member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Association. Moore, a Mortgage Loan Specialist at First Federal Savings Bank, has been actively involved with the Builders Association of North Central…

INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) Board of Directors recently elected Kenny Reinbrecht to serve as the 2024 president. He is the 72nd president of the association. Reinbrecht is the founder of Haubstadt-based Reinbrecht Homes, which currently builds around 120 homes annually in the southern Indiana market. In recent years, he has been involved in several public service organizations, having served on the board of the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana (now rebranded as Evansville Regional…

INDIANAPOLIS (December 21, 2023) – The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently awarded the 2023 Remodeler of the Year award to DJ Tavernier, founder and owner of Mishawaka-based River Valley Construction Group, during IBA’s Annual Conference and Board of Directors Meeting. The Remodeler of the Year award recognizes exemplary association involvement at all levels, superior business management, and outstanding contributions to the remodeling industry. Tavernier has been extensively involved within the Home Builders Association of St. Joseph Valley, including serving as…