A Fresh Take on Model Homes
The first Houzz Inspired Home presents a game-changing aspect for a more personal and engaging homebuying experience
Housing Stock Just Keeps Getting Older—What it Means for New Homes
The slow increase in the median age of housing stock in the U.S. points toward an increase in…
The Reality of Managing Leads in 2021
The past year has brought new challenges for home sales specialists. The solution: a nimble, thoughtful approach to customer service
Remote Work and Low Rates Create 'Ideal Environment' for Vacation Home Boom
Rate locks during the past year for second homes have surpassed primary home rate locks by 100%,…
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New-Home Sales
Utah Builder Forgoes Bidding Wars, Plans to Sell at Listing Price
When Utah-based Goldcrest Homes opened its England Ridge subdivision, the builder didn’t see a need for bidding wars.
Market Data + Trends
Increasing Number of Buyers Desire Newly Built Homes
More homebuyers are specifically seeking new homes on their buying journey compared to 2020.
Economics
New-Home Sales Reach Strongest Rate Since 2006
Despite ongoing building material issues, new single-family home sales flourished in March, reaching the strongest seasonally adjusted annual rate
New-Home Sales
New Home Starts Rebound But Shortage Is Still Huge
The largest gains in new-home construction occurred in the Midwest, where housing starts more than doubled on a monthly basis.
NAHB
Help for Getting Home Appraisals to Reflect Rising Costs
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | NAHB offers help for builders to get appraisals to reflect building materials' rising costs; the HMI shows builder confidence took a hit from concern about soaring costs
Market Data + Trends
Buyers of All Ages Prefer New Homes
In an ideal world, 60% of homebuyers would purchase a new home, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ What Home Buyers Really Wan
New-Home Sales
How New-Home Salespeople Can Talk Rising Prices With Buyers
On this installment of The Weekly, K.
Sales + Marketing
Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities
Disruption in real estate sales is a recipe for new collaborations between home builders and real estate agents
New-Home Sales
First-Time Buyers Account for 43% of New-Home Sales
First-time homebuyers made up 43% of new-home sales, according to the February National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Ind
New-Home Sales
Majority of Buyers Want and Use Digital Tools to Aid Home Search
While the majority of buyers are hesitant to purchase a home entirely online, all homebuyers want to use digital tools during their home search.
