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
Coronavirus Resources and Information
How Some Cities Plan to Rebound From the Pandemic
As residents fled cities during the pandemic, cities are hoping the rollout of vaccines and business reopenings will attract those residents back…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Survey Finds 46% of Construction Workers Will Forgo COVID-19 Vaccine
A recent survey conducted by Construction Dive found that nearly half of construction professionals have no plans to get a COVID-19 vaccination.…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
How the Pandemic and Vaccines Are Shaping Today’s Market
One year ago, the housing market was all about the suburban boom and urban exodus. Today, the real estate market continues to boom in the suburbs…
Business Management
Are You Prepared for the Spring Market?
The housing market kicked into high gear during the past year and the spring market may require builders to push the pedal to the metal. To ensure…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Get Used to Virtual Sales, It’s Likely the New Normal
The pandemic forced the entire housing industry to change fast, replacing virtual showings and sales with in-person appointments, resulting in…
Economics
Consumers Are More Positive About Overall Economy
Consumers are feeling more positive about the job market and economy, resulting in confidence levels reaching a one-year high. The National…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Architectural Billings, Contracts Reach First Positive Mark Since Early 2020
The Architecture Billings Index achieved positive marks for the first time since February 2020, a sign architects are beginning to see promising…
Economics
Broader Economy Suffered in 2020 While Home Improvements Thrived
The U.S. economy dipped 3.5% in 2020 as home improvement project spending increased by 3%, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for…
Design
How Design Trends From the Pandemic Will Carry on This Year
One year ago, Americans were told to stay indoors for a few weeks. Weeks turned into months, which turned into a year, and now the pandemic's…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Photos With Masks Positively Impact Buyer Perception of Listings
Including an image of a listing agent wearing a face mask could be a key to attracting buyers, Zillow finds. Mask wearing, social distancing, and…