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
Rise in Online Apartment Shopping Hints at Rental Recovery
Maybe we have reached the “Googling new apartments for fun” stage of quarantine, but the spike in activity on RENTCafé may also reveal a renewed…
Wash. Gov. Inslee Relaxes Construction Limits
As a first step to reopening Wash. state, Gov. Inslee has announced that home construction will resume. As long as Wash. workers can follow the…
How Builders Are Adjusting to the New Normal
Before the coronavirus pandemic, managing a construction site was already a full production. But throw in new safety measures, local limitations,…
How Is the Coronavirus Affecting Building Product R&D?
Although the relative success of the housing market’s pivot to online tools and innovative ways to close on houses are stealing headlines, a much…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Workers at Risk As Builders Struggle to Enforce Social Distancing Protocol
Now that home building is essential and many builders can continue their projects, those who choose to stay open for business are facing a new…
Housing Demand Up, But Sellers Still Cautious
Economic improvements may be rekindling homebuyer demand, but many sellers are still keen on waiting to see what happens next. Only 1-in-5 sellers…
Pa. Home Building Slated to Reopen on May 1
Though home builders were federally designated as essential workers, local governments can make their own rules regarding what sectors can stay…
Is Housing Demand Bouncing Back?
In an unexpected but very much welcome turn of events, pending home sales recently flipped positive after plummeting nearly 40 percent below the…
Frozen Spring Season Shows Signs of Life Despite Major Setbacks
This spring buying season will never be as robust as the housing industry had hoped going into 2020, but Zillow’s latest housing metrics show…
Sales
7 Tips on How to Sell Homes Using Floor Plans
In the current state of affairs, builders cannot count on being able to sell a home via an in-person home tour. While video tours and pictures are…