Takeaway: The NAHB Remodeling Index shows a flat reading, but is at its highest level in seven years.

The NAHB Remodeling Index moved to a level of 50 last quarter, which indicates a flat reading. The index, which tracks the number of contractors who are reporting that remodeling activity is high or lower than the previous quarter, is at its highest level since the third quarter of 2005. A reading of 50 shows equal  numbers of respondents reporting activity higher or lower compared to the previous quarter. Below is a chart of the index since its inception in 2003.

 

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