House hunting can be frustrating. Inventory levels are low, and the homes you do find may not have everything that meets your needs. If you’re not one to compromise on
Construction trades push jobs numbers higher
Jobs are on the rise, thanks in large part to a boost in the construction industry.
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that nonfarm
Accessory dwelling units are being used for fun, family and profit
Casitas. Granny flats. Tiny homes. Back yard in-laws units. She-sheds. Man caves. Call them what you will, but across the country they are now being used not only for fun,
Dipping interest rates help single family home permits surge ahead of predictions
It’s a numbers game, but it’s one everyone in the real estate and the home building industry watches. While construction of new houses fell more than 9% in September, there
Changing demographics could reshape home building industry
Life in these United States has changed. According to BUILDER Magazine’s John McManus, 2018 brings with it a demographic tipping point: fewer than half of U.S. households are now headed
Homebuilders see green in abandoned golf courses
For decades, golf course homes were sold as the ideal location for golfers and non-golfers alike — a place where one could have a permanently manicured view of greens, massive
Home builders still in short supply
The United States is facing a troubling trend. Skilled tradesmen and women are at their most lacking ever, according to recent data from the Manpower Group. These include welders, electricians,
Home Builder Sentiment Jumps to Highest Level Since 2005
Home builder sentiment gets a post-election boost, with levels reaching their highest point since 2005.
A monthly reading of home builder confidence by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) spiked
Home Builder Confidence Continues to Rise
Optimism among builders in the newly-constructed single-family home market continues to strengthen, and in October, confidence hit levels not seen in 10 years.
Home builder confidence rose another three points this
Mortgage Market Update – Home Builder Confidence Growing
A monthly survey of the nation’s home builders shows that confidence continues to rise in the newly-built, single-family home market. The National Association of Homebuilders’ Housing Market Index rose by