Remodeling Market Sentiment Index Improves
The recently released the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) of the fourth quarter of 2025, indicated a stronger remodeler confidence. The survey result of 64, is four points stronger than Q3 2025. This result despite often softer holiday activity reflects the increased demand for remodeling services. The current market is being shifted by life events like the need for age-in-place improvements and higher home equity allowing for HELOCs to be tapped.
The survey looks at both the Current Conditions Index and the Future Indicators Index. Both indexes take into account the size of the remodeler as well. They each boasted stronger results than Q3.
“Both components increased quarter-over-quarter and are above the break-even point of 50,” said Eric Lynch, CBE, economist in the survey research group for NAHB. “The component measuring the current rate at which leads and inquiries are coming in rose five points to 54 while the component measuring backlog of remodeling jobs added two points to 58.”
