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
Mortgage Demand for Purchase Spikes 18% as Interest Rates Set Record Low
If you’ve ever opened a shaken soda can before, you have an idea how pent-up housing demand is affecting the market right now. The mortgage…
Regulations
OSHA Construction Safety Inspections Fall 84% During Pandemic
OSHA’s in-person checks of construction sites have plunged by 84 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has focused its attention on…
Urban Exodus to Suburbs Not Yet Playing Out, Zillow says
Waiting for a wave of city dwellers to rush to the suburbs? Zillow says not to count your chickens before they hatch. Though they’re seeing an…
Will Denver Reclaim Its Status as a Rising Economic Powerhouse?
Remember when Denver was at the top of its game just months ago? The breakout city’s local economy was booming thanks to tech, tourism, and a…
Fewer Builders Using Incentives to Bolster Sales Now
More than half of single-family builders are using incentives to bolster sales and limit cancellations, according to an NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing…
Planning + Development
How Meritage Homes Halted Land Deals, Calmed Buyer Fears to Survive Downturn
When a crisis strikes, it can be hard to think straight, but some of the business decisions made at the start can be the difference between your…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
How Coronavirus Revealed the Importance of Space for Renters
Even when the pandemic fades away, the demand for functional spaces will remain strong for renters. Real estate experts from John Burns Real…
How Are Retirement Communities Adapting to the Pandemic?
Age-restricted communities marketed toward retirees are changing to keep residents safe during the pandemic. Popular amenities and community…
Top 10 States Most Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic
The housing market may be recovering, but some home builders are still picking up the pieces from declines in construction employment and…
Why Are Some Housing Markets Recovering Quicker Than Others?
Amid some of the darkest days in recent American history, the housing market is quietly recovering. Mortgage applications are increasing as people…
