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
COVID’s Two Year Anniversary: How the Pandemic Impacted the U.S. Housing Market
After two years of grueling price volatility, building obstacles, and record low supply, the housing market is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jobsite Safety
What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?
As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider
The Top Metros Where Buyers Can Get More Space for Less Money
A recent Realtor.com survey found prospective homebuyers’ most wanted feature is more space. The site recently gathered data to find which areas…
Existing Home Sales May Still Have a Chance at Year-Over-Year Growth
Existing home sales from May to June increased dramatically, but not so much for year-over-year sales. There was still a 11.3% decrease in…
Business Management
Home Builders Reconsider Remote Work Options
Coronavirus has forced businesses to take a fresh look at remote working options, and many companies are discovering there are distinct advantages to employees working from home
Prospective Buyers Are More Positive About Finding a Home
Homebuyer predictions for housing availability have improved slightly compared to last year. In the second quarter of 2020, 63% of prospective…
Predicting the Future of Mortgage Trends in 2020
It can be difficult to foresee the future in such an uncertain time, but NerdWallet took a stab at predicting the rest of 2020's mortgage trends.…
Buyers, Sellers May Continue Relying on Virtual Tools Post-Pandemic
According to a new Zillow survey, consumer demand will more than likely keep the need for digital tools in place. These digital tools, such as…
Jobsites Not Complying With COVID-19 Guidelines Risk Large Fines From Cities, OSHA
Cities are cracking down on contractors not complying with COVID-19 jobsite guidelines. In New York City, Texas, and Maryland, officials have been…
Will Lower Unemployment Benefits Impact the Housing Market?
The housing market’s recovery from the pandemic felt like a miracle, but it’s not over yet. Skyrocketing COVID-19 cases may lead to another…
Number of Americans Planning to Purchase Homes Remains Stable Despite Pandemic
The number of Americans contemplating purchasing a home in the second quarter of 2020 is nearly the same as 2019’s second quarter, according to…