Even with higher costs and ongoing labor shortages, many home improvement contractors are entering 2026 with confidence. A recent industry survey reported by HousingWire found that 65% of contractors expect revenue growth in the year ahead, and many saw increased income throughout 2025. For homeowners planning a remodel, this optimism offers an important signal about […]
Home Remodeling Trends
Greater Boston Home Prices Surpass $1 Million
Greater Boston’s housing market just reached a milestone: the median price for a single-family home has officially topped $1 million. According to New Hampshire Public Radio, prices rose more than 4% over the past year, with limited inventory and high demand keeping the market tight. Why Prices Are Rising The surge comes down to a […]
Home Remodeling On The Rise as More Homeowners Renovate in 2025
In a housing market frozen by mortgage rates, more and more homeowners are looking for ways to renovate their homes, rather than moving. Metrowest General Contractor and Owner/Founder of Hemlock Contracting, Theodore Labonte shares why homeowners are focusing more on home remodeling in 2025: Mortgage Rates Freeze Housing Market Due to record-high property prices and […]
Sustainable Materials, Biophilic Design and Bold Colors Shape 2025 Home Remodeling Trends
Theodore Labonte, Owner and Founder of Hemlock Contracting LLC features the leading home remodeling trends that have dominated the first quarter of 2025. Sustainable materials, biophilic designs and bold colors have been at the forefront so far. Sustainable Materials In 2025, sustainability is a major theme in home remodeling projects. Focused on environmental consciousness […]