4 Cities Where Housing Inventory Now Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Antonio leads with the greatest surge in the number of homes available post-pandemic
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Average Homebuyer Income Increased Considerably in 'Pandemic Boomtowns'
Remote workers moving to Boise, for example, have raised the average annual income of homebuyers by 24%, to $98,000
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Housing's New Now
There is no "new normal," only now. Use this time after the height of the pandemic and its upheaval to set the stage for sustainable success for your business
Some COVID-Era Workplace Practices Are Easing, But Others Are Here to Stay
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
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Want a Home With More Space? Consider an ADU First
Nearly 1.4 million single-family properties currently house some sort of accessory dwelling unit, whether it be a guest house, in-law suite ... or…
Florida's Master Planned Communities Lead State's Rebound
In an unforeseen turn of events, a rebound of demand from home buyers is hitting Florida as their total COVID-19 cases near half a million.…
The Markets Most Recovered Since Start of the Pandemic
The housing market has proven to be generally immune to the economy’s current predicament, though some areas are faring better than others.…
Housing Market’s Contribution to GDP Highest in 13 Years
The current market’s historically low interest rates, housing shortage, and revived interest on the importance of the home have proven that…
Nearly Half of June, May Homebuyers Made Bids Sight-Unseen
Redfin asked 1,400 potential homebuyers across 29 major markets, "Did you, at any point in your home-search process, make an offer on a home you…
Zillow Now Offering In-Person, Self-Guided Home Tours
Zillow has jumped on the bandwagon of digital selling tools, while also introducing a new way for potential buyers to visit listings in person.…
Bay Area Tech Workers Flee to Lake Tahoe, Dramatically Reducing Housing Supply
Lake Tahoe, a peaceful retreat on the edge of California and Nevada, has been swarmed with tech workers fleeing the dense, pricey San Francisco…
Virginia Issues Statewide Regulations, But Will They Help Construction Jobsites?
On July 27, Virginia became the first state to issue statewide safety regulations regarding COVID-19. The emergency temporary standard (ETS)…
First-Time Buyers May Pull Back as FHA Rates Rise, Mortgage Demand Drops Slightly
Mortgage interest rates remain historically low, and demand remains high, but slight dips in mortgage applications to purchase a home may show a…
Is a Foreclosure Crisis on the Horizon?
When unemployment spiked, the Federal Housing Finance Agency put forth measures such as yearlong mortgage forbearance and a moratorium on…