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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Conducted in December, the fourth-quarter 2015 NARI Remodeling Business Pulse (RBP) asked NARI remodelers about their projected sales change for 2016. Results were surprisingly strong, with a projected average change of +13.1%. Eighty percent of remodelers expect some level of growth in 2016 versus only 10% seeing any level of decline.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 Who is Peter Shankman? He’s an author, branding and social media expert, entrepreneur, and consultant, and he’s also the opening keynote at the 2016 NARI Spring Business Meeting, Apr. 6-9 in Austin, Texas. Check him out!
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
CR/CRS/CRA, UDCP and CKBR virtual prep courses are starting in late January and early February. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a NARI certified professional, now is the time to make the commitment.
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The subfloor you choose today is the base your homeowners will depend on for quiet, stiff floors for years to come. With high wood density and, moisture-fighting resins throughout the panel, AdvanTech® subfloors install fast and stay flat. Say goodbye to squeaks and sanding. www.AdvanTechPerforms.com
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Home Depot
 Saving money has never been easier than with the Home Depot Rebate program! Those who enroll receive 2 percent semi-annual cash back on all qualifying pre-tax purchases. Your savings just might pay for the cost of your NARI membership ... and then some.
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Professional Remodeler
NARI is serving as the association partner for Professional Remodelers' GenX-Change, April 13-15 in Dallas. This is a new event providing interactive content where attendees will learn from those who have succeeded by taking risks to grow their business. NARI members receive a discounted registration fee.
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WhisperFit® EZ is the perfect solution for any remodeler looking to quickly and easily replace an existing vent fan from below the ceiling. This affordable low-profile workhorse delivers quiet, energy-efficient and effective exhaust ventilation for the many bathrooms in your portfolio. Best of all, it fits wherever you need it.
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The Dallas Morning News
Carla Ivey Giese, president of the Dallas chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, was interviewed about recent storm damage and how it will put pressure on the labor shortage in the Dallas area.
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Remodeling
Depending on the group, 28 percent to 34 percent of general contractors, design-build firms, and specialty remodelers predict their revenues will rise at least 15 percent this year, Houzz signaled today in its 2016 State of the Industry Report. But that same poll also found that about a quarter of remodelers predict 2016 will bring no change or even a loss in revenue from the year before.
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Genesis Credit is the leading provider of second-look financing for credit challenged customers. Genesis Credit offers credit financing programs with simple terms, competitive rates, and excellent customer service; designed to provide non-prime credit customers with financing opportunities competitive with prime credit promotions. For more information visit www.genesis-fs.com.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 From Snapchat to Instagram and now Periscope, images reign on social media. Text has become secondary as more readers skim rather than read an entire article. When reading on the Web, and especially on social, people want to the whole story via one image. Your best bet is always to include as many quality images as you can. Some images perform better, increasing the time people spend reading and sharing your content. Find out what types of images work best.
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ProRemodeler
Jeb Breithaupt had high hopes for his website when he put it online in 1997. He peppered the site with photos of custom kitchens and bathrooms he had designed, then waited for an outpouring of leads.
Like most remodelers, he’s still waiting. “I can count how many sales I’ve made from it on one hand,” says Breithaupt, the owner of JEB Design/Build, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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By Anne Rose
 Angry people you can't seem to please. Wending your way through a bureaucracy to find the right person or the right department to resolve your issue. A bitter co-worker who is infecting the office morale or a dictatorial boss who's making everyone miserable. With all these problems, where can you turn for the all-purpose panacea? Well, there isn't one. And the reason is that no matter what problem you're dealing with, it all boils down to people problems.
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Woodworking Network
Houzz Inc., the platform for home remodeling and design, has released the 2016 Houzz State of the Industry. The report provides an overview of 2015 and an outlook for 2016 for residential renovation and design businesses based on data reported by more than 3,500 professionals in the Houzz community. The vast majority of residential businesses are bullish on 2016, expecting both revenue and profit growth to continue this year.
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