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Builders in the Upper Midwest Find Hope with Grand

by Olly Mason

For home builders and contractors across communities in Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, the greatest challenge throughout COVID 2020 has been a lack of access to major appliances. Meanwhile, the housing market has begun to experience a boom, and current homeowners have shown an increase in home remodel investments. As a result of these two factors, reports from as recent as May 2021 reveal that 95 percent of builders claim they still encounter widespread appliance shortages, inhibiting job security as well as the progress of major home projects.  

Now, more than a year after the start of this movement, builders and homeowners alike are still wondering, “Where can I find appliances during the pandemic?” Here’s how Grand is helping builders across the upper Midwest prevent project delays in the post-COVID market.

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2021: COVID-19 & the Aftermath

First, let’s take a look back at the steps we’ve taken between 2020 and now to keep up with appliance demands as best as possible.

  1. We receive our appliance inventory directly from suppliers, allowing us to strategically organize stock and sell them at factory-direct prices.
  2. Our website is consistently being updated to reflect which items are in stock and in regions near you.
  3. When possible, we’ve worked to transfer available stock from one region to where there is a demand.

By using these strategies, our appliance catalog now shows signs of a positive growth in the near future — and builders can act now to take advantage of this shift.

Home Builders Get More with Grand

Working with a Grand account representative means you can count on over 90 years of market expertise skilled in collaborating with builders, contractors, developers, designers, and property owners. Our person-to-person partnership also means your project has direct access to exclusive prices, trades, and products from the largest dedicated outside sales division in the upper Midwest.

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Appliances, Ready to Deliver in Your Area

Our product catalog continues to grow in 2021, which is great news for builders shopping for appliances in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Whether it’s a refrigerator, range, wall oven, dishwasher, or a washer and dryer, finding major appliances in stock and ready to deliver in your area is easy when you shop by region or category using our in-stock catalog page.

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We’re Your Appliance Solution

At Grand Appliance and TV, we have thousands of appliances, mattresses, and home electronics ready to purchase now! Together with our industry knowledge and insider deals, we’re the solution for all your building, contracting, and designing needs. Contact Grand Appliance today to see how one of our representatives can help you finish project deadlines like a pro!