Marble Institute of America: Industry and Professional Resources

Home remodeling construction in the residential housing market represents nearly 70% of the countertop market.

Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), Harvard University publishes housing statistics and analyzes the state of US housing markets www.jchs.harvard.edu
National Association of Home Builders, the Remodeling Index contains information from additions to repairs. See the resources on future expectations or learn more about the maintenance levels of existing homes. http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=136