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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Join us for the Evening of Excellence celebration in Scottsdale, AZ on April 7th. Jeff Devlin host of DIY Network’s Stone House Revival will host the awards celebration. Check out Jeff’s video.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Check out the impressive list of Regional CotY winners and get inspired by the excellence in the remodeling industry. Like the NARI National page and share your favorite project.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 March 16, 2017 Noon CT: Proper Planning for Residential Electronic Systems
As with other rough-in trades (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), electronic systems should be planned for well in advance of construction and documented at the construction drawing phase of design. This course describes the processes used by professionals in the project planning, design, and installation phases of electronic systems. Participants will be able to identify different types of residential systems and the unique impact of each on specific design considerations, such as space, framing, electrical, and ventilation requirements. REGISTER HERE
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 MarketSharp Software offers remodelers, contractors and home service pros a simple-to-use, web-based CRM (customer relationship management) solution. With MarketSharp, home improvement pros will lower lead costs, increase closing ratios, and improve overall office efficiency for greater profit potential! MarketSharp is the leading industry-specific marketing and management solution to get more leads, track every customer interaction, maximize sales opportunities, shorten production timelines, create satisfied referral-giving customers and have complete visibility into the profitability of your business! Plus, the secure, permission-based anywhere, anytime access makes it perfect for any mobile device to provide your staff with comprehensive customer/job information at their fingertips. Discover how to optimize your success with this powerful sales, marketing and management tool, visit www.marketsharp.com or call 800-335-4254.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Plan to attend JLC Live New England - March 23-25 in Providence, Rhode Island. The show includes conference meetings from March 23-25 and trade show expo from March 24-25.
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Contractor Connection is the nation’s largest managed repair and remodeling network, comprising 5,000 growth-minded contractors serving large membership associations who partner with us to provide their members access to our network. Our contractors are held accountable not only through our stringent credentialing process but also through ongoing performance management.
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 This week only at The Home Depot, all Pro Xtra members save 15% Off Select Ladders and Scaffolding. In store only, while supplies last! Plus through The Home Depot Pro Xtra program, participating NARI members receive a semi-annual 2% rebate on pre-tax purchases.* Saving is simple. Visit HERE to register any form of payment (credit/debit cards, Home Depot accounts, checking accounts, etc.) to your company’s Pro Xtra account using the agreement code NARI.
For assistance enrolling call 866-333-3551 or watch this short video.
*After meeting a $12,500 annual purchase minimum, the rebate is paid from the first dollar.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
 NARI members and member employees get a $500 cash allowance on some of the toughest trucks around. Ram® Heavy Duty trucks aren’t any ordinary run-of-the-mill business partner. They’re in it for the long haul. Built strong and reliable, they’re capable of being your most trusted partner. And with a wide range of engines and transmissions, we’ve got a model to deliver on every job. Check out your exclusive benefit at NARI.org/FCA to get building!
Remodeling
Remodels offer the perfect opportunity for homeowners not only to create a more functional space for their families, but also to beautify the home. Once they decide exactly what they need (more storage, an additional bedroom, a place for the dog to sleep), they turn to their remodeler to help craft the dream home and make the space uniquely theirs. What are homeowners looking for when they customize the home?
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By Michael J. Berens
 Housing activity picked up in January as more buyers seeking single-family homes entered the market. Increased consumer confidence in the nation's overall economic growth, employment stability and potential for improved household income in the coming year, along with concerns about rising interest rates and home prices, spurred potential buyers to act now while conditions are more favorable. This buying surge could taper off quickly, however.
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Builder Online
According to Moody's, home equity lines of credit value has increased by 21 percent in the past two years. CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the increasing value of homes and HELOC volume.
Borrowers are also putting smaller down payments on their homes with the median down payment falling to 6 percent at the end of 2016. Olick notes that rising interest rates are one possible obstacle to obtaining equity as they make loans more expensive and take the luster away from low down-payment loans.
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Pro Remodeler
You’ve no doubt heard the statistics: 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 every day, and the vast majority want to age in their homes for as long as possible. But our homes were built for us to raise our families, not to safely enjoy our golden years.
This represents an unprecedented opportunity. Many remodelers offer the 55-plus demographic some solutions, and they probably would tell you that their business has felt a positive impact from this group of customers.
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