http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/facts-and-figures/economic-outlook/rmi/rmi.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1773367http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/remodelers-market-confidence-plummets.aspx?rssLink=RMI%3a+Remodelers'+Market+Confidence+PlummetsFourth-quarter 2008 Remodeling Market Index reveals widespread near-term pessimism among remodelers.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/rmi-reaches-historic-lows.aspx?rssLink=RMI+Reaches+Historic+LowsThe Remodeling Market Index (RMI) dropped sharply in the third quarter of 2008, reflecting widespread pessimism -- and scattered pockets of optimism -- among the 500 remodelers surveyed in the Naitonal Association of Home Builders' quarterly reporthttp://www2.remodeling.hw.net/associations/rmi-drop-in-activity-expectations.aspx?rssLink=RMI%3a+Drop+in+Activity%2c+ExpectationsRemodeling activity fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the outlook for the first quarter of 2008 is worse.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/one-small-step-in-the-right-direction.aspx?rssLink=One+Small+Step+in+the+Right+DirectionThe Remodeling Market Index (RMI) brought something unfamiliar to the industry in 2007: good news. The current conditions portion of the index jumped from 44.8 to 46.2 in the third quarter of 2007.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/associations/remodeling-market-index-falls-again.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Market+Index+Falls+AgainThe Remodeling Market Index (RMI) fell for the second straight quarter, according to a midyear release from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/remodeling-activity-slips-back.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Activity+Slips+BackAfter a somewhat promising end to 2006, remodeling activity fell in the first quarter of 2007, according to the latest release of the Remodeling Market Index (RMI).http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/staying-strong.aspx?rssLink=Staying+StrongRemodeling performed relatively well in the fourth quarter despite a slower overall housing market, according to the latest release of the Remodeling Market Index (RMI).http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/rmi-optimistic.aspx?rssLink=RMI+OptimisticRemodeling activity increased during the third quarter of 2006, according to the latest release of the Remodeling Market Index (RMI). However, the current conditions portion of the index jumped more than two points (to 47.8), but still remains well below 50, which is the watermark for what is considered "positive."http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/rmi-not-so-confident.aspx?rssLink=RMI%3a+Not+So+ConfidentThe August release of the Remodeling Market Index (RMI) showed a downturn in market demand in the second quarter of 2006.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/associations/off-to-a-strong-start.aspx?rssLink=Off+to+a+Strong+StartThe remodeling market started 2006 strongly, according to the latest release of the Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The current market conditions portion of the index — released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) — rose from 46.6 in the final quarter of 2005 to 48.1 in the first quarter of 2006. The Northeast exhibited the largest surge (from 41.6 to 51.5) while the West was the only region that saw a decrease during the period, although the RMI in that region remains the highest of the four.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/rmi-drops-below-benchmark.aspx?rssLink=RMI+Drops+Below+BenchmarkThe final Remodeling Market Index (RMI) of 2005 showed a slowdown in the fourth quarter. The year as a whole was positive— though somewhat below the level of 2004.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/first-quarter-rmi-indicates-growth.aspx?rssLink=First+Quarter+RMI+Indicates+GrowthCurrent market conditions in the remodeling industry increased for most of the U.S. from the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the first quarter 2005 release of the NAHB's Remodeling Market Index.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/weather-dampens-rmi.aspx?rssLink=Weather+Dampens+RMIUnusually wet weather toward the end of the year hindered remodeling activity in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the NAHB.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/remodeling-market-index.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Market+IndexNot only were remodelers pleased with the market during the third quarter of 2003 but they remained upbeat for the coming months.The current conditions portion of the RMI jumped 4.6 points from the same time in 2002.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/conferences/high-expectations-for-remodelers-and-consumers.aspx?rssLink=High+Expectations+for+Remodelers+and+ConsumersThe NAHB's quarterly Remodeling Market Index showed positive results. The current market conditions portion of the index gained nearly a point from the second quarter of 2002, while expectations for the future skyrocketed to their most positive level in two years.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/confidence-falters-despite-positive-numbers.aspx?rssLink=Confidence+Falters+Despite+Positive+NumbersRemodeling market index Both components of NAHB's Remodeling Market Index fell at the end of 2002. The future expectations portion of the Index experienced an even larger decrease, from 42.8 to 39.1. Financing remodeling projects is as attractive as ever, with second mortgage interest rates at 4.95% in January, according to Fannie Mae.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling/sluggish-recovery.aspx?rssLink=Sluggish+RecoveryAt 49.3 in the third quarter, the RMI for current conditions is down from 52.7 in the second quarter; the Future Expectations Index dropped to 48.0 from 52.2 a quarter earlier. Consumer confidence Consumer confidence fell for the fifth straight month in October. Second mortgage interest rates were about 5.13% in October vs. the record low of 5.11% in September.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/demographics/strong-showing.aspx?rssLink=Strong+ShowingThe first quarter of 2002 showed gains in all categories that contribute to the NAHB's quarterly Remodeling Market Index (RMI). http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/associations/slow-but-sure-recovery.aspx?rssLink=Slow+But+Sure+RecoveryThe NAHB's Current Remodeling Market Index (RMI) of 45.0 was nearly the same as the 45.7 for the third quarter. Record existing home sales Existing home sales in January rose above a 6 million-unit annual rate for the first time in history, according to the National Association of Realtors. The median sales price of existing homes was $151,500 in January, 10% above a year ago.http://www2.remodeling.hw.net/rmi/mixed-signals.aspx?rssLink=Mixed+SignalsAccording to the quarterly Remodeling Market Index (RMI), the September terrorist attacks had an immediate effect on the business outlook.