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
Pandemic Pushes Number of Listings Down in April
April is usually spring's poster child, thanks to the rainy days, blooming flowers, baby birds, and a flurry of housing market activity. But…
European Cities to Revamp Transportation After Pandemic Reopening
New urban transportation landscapes will be the order of the day in some major European cities after reopening following COVID-19 pandemic…
Building Materials
Home Builders, How’s Your Supply Chain?
Home builders in states where construction is deemed essential are moving ahead with projects, but if parts of their supply chain are located in states where residents are in lockdown, or are imported, they’ve had to adjust their sourcing
Zillow Predicts Drop in Prices, Full Recovery by End of 2021
Despite the drop in demand, home prices remained relatively stable due to low inventory. But Zillow now predicts a 2-3 percent drop in prices…
How Has the Pandemic Affected the Luxury Housing Market?
A nationwide pandemic may not be the best time to spend a few million dollars, and it’s showing in homebuyer and seller activity in the luxury…
Where Will the Real Estate Market Go From Here?
While online activity may be buzzing thanks to virtual showings and other digital tools, real estate agents have found that many potential…
Sales
Young and Restless: Meet the Growing Families Rushing to Buy Homes
Sales seemed to be in free fall, but now that they are creeping up, builders are already seeing a trend: Clients tend to be young, first-time…
Washington State Construction Industry Restart Plan Has Three Phases
Washington State is developing a three-phase approach to restart the construction industry after a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state…
Tiny Homes: Fad or the Ultimate Social-Distancing Solution?
As Americans living in cities struggle with population density, some experts speculate there will be a rise in demand for suburban homes. But will…
Purchase Index on the Rise Despite Drop in Weekly Mortgage Application Volume
The weekly total mortgage loan application volume fell 3.3 percent, but luckily for home builders, the majority of the drop came from refinancing…
