AZ Construction & Renovation

09/25/2026

Yikes! Mortgage rates just hit 7 percent! Here're our thoughts on what people can do who are looking to buy, sell, or renovate their homes.

For Arizona homeowners who have been considering a move, the latest mortgage news may have complicated the decision. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.03% on September 24, 2026. That’s up from 6.95% the previous week and ...

09/16/2026

The Fed rate hike has notoriously been bad for the construction and renovation industry. Is today's news any different? Here's our take on the situration.

The Fed rate hike is making waves in the construction and renovation industry, potentially predicting an economic slowdown in the future.

09/07/2026

Looking to add some value to your home through a home renovation? Here's some ideas of ways to build equity in your home during an increasingly bearish housing market.

Home renovations and home remodels in Phoenix aren't all the same. Check out some easy value adds to increase your home's value.

09/02/2026

AZ has one of the most amazingly brutal climates for roofs. The dry heat -- then a monsoon -- then more heat? Well, it's really keeping us busy. Here's a little explaination of the typical roofs you may see so you understand what you may run into in the future.

AZ roof repair is unlike anything in other states. Brutal, dry heat leads to dried out and cracked roofs, making those monsoons ripe for leaks

08/28/2026

Time for a of another type of ADU for your family member -- or for some extra income? Check out why now is the time to start thinking about one in our latest blog.

Casitas, also known as ADUs, are all the rage now. With more people moving back in with family, the trend isn't changing.

08/27/2026

Don't go over budget on your next remodel progect! Here's some advice from the pros!

This blog about kitchen remodel and home remodel projects discusses ways a homeowner or business owner can stay on budget, especially in AZ.

08/04/2026

It's always nice seeing our sister company American Allied Restoration out in the wild!

07/24/2026

First time calling your home insurance company regarding water damage? Here's a common question that comes up you may want to know a head of time.

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Water damage repair in Phoenix and Tucson areas is super important during monsoon season, as mold and decay only take a days to begin.

04/16/2026

This is not gonna get any better anytime soon.

Home builders are looking everywhere for ways to slash costs. They are finding them in cabinets, faucets and even the garage-door remote.

Builders are opting for cheaper materials and rejiggering designs with cost savings top of mind. Particle-board cabinets are in. Hardwood is out. Countertops are becoming thinner.

Walls now feature smaller and fewer windows. An automatic garage opener is sometimes a frivolous luxury.

The cumulative effect is changing the appearance of newly constructed American homes.

“It kind of looks incomplete,” said Erika Phelan, a real-estate agent at Buyers Broker of Florida.

The cost-cutting is part of an effort to offer more affordable homes when buyers are concerned about high prices, elevated mortgage rates and an uncertain economy.

Still, the approach has left first-time buyers wrestling with how much to give up in exchange for a good deal.

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04/09/2026

Any of you having to justify higher estimated costs to your clients? We sure are.

Here is why it may be happening.

How Rising Gas Prices, Tariffs, and Immigration Enforcement Are Impacting the U.S. Construction Industry The U.S. construction industry has always […]