It's Spring and the Housing Market is Coming Up Roses

Funny thing about human nature. . . When times are good, we think they’ll last forever as we put our due diligence on cruise control. When changes in the markets occur we’re still running around in the toga wondering where the...

Using the Power of Color to Build a Brand

What can happen when a product is differentiated solely on its color? Owens Corning produced its now famous fiberglass insulation in 1956 with the idea of making it a very visible color, red. They had trouble getting the red color they wanted in the dying process, so...

Keep Your Brand Positive in a Negative Housing Market

There is nothing like a dip in the home building market to magnify your brand – both the good and the bad. We repeat: there is nothing that shows your company’s strengths and/or weaknesses like a time when demand for your product...

Some Stats show that we may not be in a "Housing Slump" Afterall

At K&A, we represent clients that are exclusively selling their products in the building and home products channels; therefore, it is no secret that experiencing a depressed housing market makes everyone cautious. Sometimes it’s not easy to gage...