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Better Than Ever

Following COVID hiatus, Gilcrest/Jewett Trade Show returns for a third year. Back in 2018, Matt Thompson of Gilcrest/Jewett had visions of a local trade show event to bring together customers and suppliers in a way [READ MORE]

1st Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis

History may not repeat itself exactly, but it often tends to rhyme. During trying times, one can’t help but look to the winners and losers of historically similar events. Like many others, I have always [READ MORE]

Single-Family Starts Improve in March

Single-family production showed signs of a gradual upturn in March as stabilizing mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped to offset stubbornly high construction costs, building labor shortages and tightening credit conditions. Overall housing starts [READ MORE]

Industry ‘Prepared’ for 2023 Downturn, KBMI Finds

Kitchen and bath industry executives are “prepared” to weather an economic downturn amid a lack of confidence in the U.S. economy, according to the latest in a quarterly series of Kitchen & Bath Market Indexes [READ MORE]

Here’s a Long-Lasting Mother’s Day Gift

Mother’s Day has almost arrived. As an adult, you can fully appreciate all your mother has done for you, so, on this occasion, you may be happy to give Mom flowers, candy, jewelry or something [READ MORE]