New California Energy Code Makes Moves Toward Zero Emission Buildings
The California Energy Commission recently announced the 2022 update of the statewide building…
June New-Home Sales Fail to Meet Expectations
The most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows an unexpected fall in new-home sales,…
Increases in Land Holdings, Permits Point Toward More Supply
Permits and land purchases point toward an increase of supply over the next two years, says John…
June Housing Starts Remain Strong, Permits Continue to Weaken
Housing production remained strong in June, says the National Association of Home Builders, but…
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Construction
Home Building Grew at the Fastest Rate in 7 Years in 2020
New single-family home construction increased by 12% in 2020 from the previous year, marking the most rapid growth rate since 2013. There were 993…
Construction
New Construction Hits Record Highs as Inventory Posts Record Lows
The housing shortage worsened in April by reaching a new low, but March’s increase in new construction could bring much needed relief. Active…
Construction
Issues With Accurate Appraisals? Create an Appraisal Binder
The increased cost of lumber, appliances, and other components of a home impacted by the disrupted supply chain can be difficult for appraisers to…
New-Construction Projects
The Haciendas: Future of Production Building?
The Haciendas, an experimental production home project by Oaxaca Interests LLC, in Dallas, Tex., uses modern design and unconventional materials…
Women at WIRC
The House That SHE Built
Home builder Kristi Allen talks about The House That SHE Built, a project built by an all-women skilled-labor team from the Utah Chapter of the…
Built for Rent
Build-to-Rent Poised for Success in 2021
The relatively new sector of build-to-rent housing is well-positioned for great success this year due to renter and homeowners’ changing needs…
Building Materials
How to Navigate Appraisals Amid Volatile Building Material Prices
From softwood lumber to gypsum, builders are facing new highs in building material prices and new delays in shipments. Lumber prices reached new…
Market Data + Trends
Construction Outpaces Population Growth—What Does That Mean for Demand?
Housing inventory may be low now, but the comparison between new construction and population growth reveals a trend of overbuilding, says Forbes.…
Construction
New-Home Construction Reaches Highest Level Since 2006
New-home construction starts and permits reached the highest level since 2006 in December, according to MarketWatch. Builders began construction…
New-Construction Projects
New Survey Finds 45% of Americans Would Move if They Could Telecommute
An increasing number of Americans working from home provides builders with the opportunity for cheaper projects at a higher scale. According to…
