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How Tariffs and Lumber Prices Could Shape Home Construction in 2025 – And What You Can Do About It

As we head into the second half of 2025, the home construction landscape is shifting...
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Why Now is the Perfect Time to Build or Remodel in Cedar Rapids & Iowa City

If you're thinking about building a home or remodeling your current space in Cedar Rapids...
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A Mixed Real Estate Landscape

According to a broker CNBC covered and NBC Chicago discussed, the U.S. housing market is uneven—conditions...
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7 Powerful Reasons to Use ICF in Homebuilding (and Why I’m Doing It Myself)

In the ever-evolving world of home construction, few innovations have made as much impact as...
Trends in 2025 Residential Construction

2025 Residential Construction Industry Outlook

As we look toward the remainder of 2025, the home building and renovation industry finds...
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The Benefits of ICF in Residential Construction

Most people in the area remember where they were during the derecho that hit Cedar...
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Why 2025 Is the Perfect Year to Build Your Dream Home

The U.S. Census Bureau's latest report on new residential construction provides a comprehensive overview of...
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Navigating the 2024 Construction Market – A Guide for Homeowners

As we approach 2024, the landscape of home construction presents both unique challenges and exciting...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Construction Loans

Building a new home is an exciting journey, filled with possibilities and dreams taking shape....