NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2013: Highlights and Trends in Home Building and Renovation
For three days, June 10-12, the historic Chicago Merchandise Mart was host to the 45th annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair – the largest exhibition of contract furnishings in North America.
Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) | San Diego, CA
Marking the first time the show was held PCBC Logoin a city other than San Francisco, the 2013 conference proved to be a great success, taking advantage of Southern California’s thriving marketplace with exposure to new buyers, new prospects and remarkable state-wide housing industry growth. 4
Homebuying Trends: First Comes House Then Comes Marriage
How has this new trend of home -buying before marriage impacted the real estate market? It has affected both the financial and the contractual aspects of the typical real estate transaction. Defining separate and community property becomes more challenging; and arranging financing that reflects the unique financial position of each party is critical.
Hospitality Design Expo 2013 in Las Vegas
Popular Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas recently hosted the 2013 Hospitality Design Expo (HD Expo) providing design professionals the opportunity to see the newest and best products on the market.
Best From KBIS Report by Kleber and Associates
Returning to New Orleans to commemorate the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 50th Anniversary, The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2013 celebrated “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” as the good times indeed continued to roll amid a backdrop of positive economic momentum in the home and building products industry.
Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2013 Recap
New York City’s 12th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show punctuated the beginning of the Spring Season in its typical energetic launch last week. With over 420 exhibitors and approximately 500 premium brands showcased… design enthusiasts, artists, showroom...
Is China’s Housing Bubble Ready to Burst?
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on China’s Growing Housing Bubble China’s property market has been a hot topic in the news recently. Yes, property prices have been continuing to rise despite government intervention; but, are they close...
Record Stock Market – So What?
Here’s the latest on the Record Stock Market While some fear the stock market’s record breaking run this past week was based squarely on the Fed’s stimulative stance, it is clear to me that our economy is looking forward, with compelling evidence that is currently and...
Marketing Luxury Brands: Marketers Must Reposition for Today’s Consumer
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Marketing Luxury Brands. Marketers Must Reposition for Today's Consumer Consumer confidence has been lagging since the beginning of the year, with the affluent in particular expressing skepticism...
Hope for Housing Reform in 2013?
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on 'Hope for Housing Reform in 2013?': This week, the index of US leading economic indicators rose for a second month in January. Notwithstanding, let’s not allow the news about our economic and housing...
Hot Products from 2013 International Builders' Show
Here’s the latest on Hot Products from 2013 International Builders' Show Hot Products as seen at IBS 2013 Displayed beneath a dramatic waterfall, the Lemieux Torrefied Collection of Premium Exterior Wood Doors by Masonite was the first of its kind in the wood door...
International Builders’ Show 2013 – A Positive Outlook
Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on the International Builders’ Show 2013 What better place to celebrate December’s 54-month high of construction starts than the spot that gambling made famous. No it certainly didn’t feel like a...
