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Builder confidence rises one point to 68 in October Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in... October 17th, 2018Annual Green Homes Tour Will Showcase 13 Unique San Diego Homes The San Diego Green Building Council, an environmental nonprofit, will host its... October 17th, 2018
What's hot and what's not in 2019 kitchen trends
Homeowners are remodeling their kitchens into the perfect in-home health oasis that reduces stress and boosts wellness. Read... October 17th, 2018Crown Heights Mixes Old With New
The Brooklyn neighborhood is lined with rowhouses, but is now getting some new midsize apartment buildings. Read More New York... October 17th, 2018What the construction industry can expect post-Hurricane Michael
It has not even been two weeks since… Read More Construction... October 15th, 201810/16: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
September retail sales flat from August, up 4.7 percent year-on-year Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2018... October 15th, 2018Musk plunges Tesla into Nevada’s housing crisis
Electric car entrepreneur Elon Musk says his latest vision for Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory includes housing… Read More Reno... October 15th, 2018Azure at Hacienda Lakes offering move-in ready waterfront home
Azure at Hacienda Lakes by Toll Brothers is a new luxury, gated… Read More Naples... October 15th, 2018Nexton adds three new builders, debuts six new model homes
The Nexton community is debuting six new home designs… Read More The Summerville Journal... October 15th, 2018Breaking new ground: The New Home Company
The company, which is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Ca, relies heavily on focus groups and market research to understand buyer preferences specific... October 11th, 201810/12: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
CPI: Annual inflation slowed in September, core inflation rise unchanged from August In September, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban... October 11th, 2018MILLER & SMITH INTRODUCES WEST VILLAGE AT ONE LOUDOUN
New three-level garden townhomes arrive… Read More... October 11th, 2018The 10 top emerging trends that will shape real estate in 2019
The Urban Land Institute’s annual look at the year ahead focuses… Read More... October 11th, 2018Dow Jones plunges 800 points as rising rates spark fears
The International Monetary Fund warned recently that global economic growth was being crimped by trade tensions and a tit-for-tat over... October 10th, 2018Breaking new ground: The New Home Company
The company, which is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Ca, relies heavily on focus groups and market research to understand buyer preferences specific... October 10th, 201810/11: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
Producer Price Index rose 0.2 percent in September and 2.6 percent year-on-year The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2 percent... October 10th, 2018Click here to watch our YouTube channel
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Builder.Media Principals Accepting ASCE 2018 Sustainable Project of the Year Award
On Saturday, 6th October, at the Ronald...
October 16th, 2018
MILLER & SMITH INTRODUCES WEST VILLAGE AT ONE LOUDOUN
New three-level garden townhomes,...
October 10th, 2018
Mosaic Launches New Point of Sale App, Enabling Home Improvement Contractors to Provide Simple, Attractive Financing to Homeowners
Contractors can now deliver added...
October 10th, 2018
Builder.Media Interview: Patrick Moore, President and COO of Mosaic
Builder.Media had the chance to discuss...
October 10th, 2018
Lennar Proudly Makes the Dream of New Homeownership a Reality for Vital Community Workers from Police Officers to Teachers
Lennar, the nation's #1...
October 9th, 2018
Hurricane Michael Storm Surge Puts 57,000 Homes in its Path at Risk, Early CoreLogic Analysis Shows
Reconstruction Cost Value of all...
October 9th, 2018
SoCal Developer Completes Mixed-Use Community
Southern California real estate...
October 9th, 2018
CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights Find That the Overall US Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to a 12-Year Low
Foreclosure rate is the lowest for...
October 9th, 2018
NAHB News
Builder Confidence Rises One Point in October, Remains at Summer Levels
Builder Confidence Rises One Point in...
October 16th, 2018
NAHB: Rising Rates, Solid Employment Offer Mixed Housing News
For the third time this year, the...
October 10th, 2018
NAHB: New Home Sales Rise 3.5 Percent in August Even as Affordability Concerns Persist
New Home Sales Rise 3.5 Percent in...
October 3rd, 2018
Expert Insights
CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights Find That the Overall US Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to a 12-Year Low
Foreclosure rate is the lowest for July in 12 years Florida and Texas are the only states to post annual gains in serious delinquency rates Economists anticipate a spike in mortgage delinquency in several Southern states as a result of damage from Hurricane Florence IRVINE, Calif., October 9, 2018-CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report. The report...
CoreLogic HPI Report: CoreLogic Reports August Home Prices Continue to Rise but a Slow May Be on the Horizon
CoreLogic Reports August Home Prices Increased by 5.5 Percent Year Over Year, Homeowners Expect Sale of Current Home to Fund Downpayment for Next Purchase Homeowners waiting to sell, hoping to afford larger downpayment on next home Nevada and Idaho were the only states to post double-digit annual price growth in August Home prices projected to increase 4.7 percent by August 2019 IRVINE, Calif., October 2, 2018—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property...
Strategies for Timing the Market
By Kristine Smale, Vice President Our clients frequently ask, “When is the market turning, and how should I plan for the inevitable downturn?” To answer their question, we advise our clients to assess their tolerance for risk, their short- and long-term investment horizons, their competitive positioning, and their capital structure, and to do it in writing to help their entire team get on board. We have found that our clients typically fall into one of three risk categories: ...
Building a Better Home
Energy efficiency takes on larger role as builders compete for buyers who value conservation By DON NEFF Designing and building an energy efficient home is not rocket science, but requires knowledge, experience, and expertise, including careful coordination of your team. According to a National Association of Home Builders survey, energy efficiency is becoming the most sought-after feature for homebuyers. In response, builders are creatively embracing new technology solutions and...
Surviving the Storm in Style
Building homes that offer curb appeal and weatherization to survive a possible housing bubble burst By BRIANNA FRIES The beginning of September tends to mark a time of year when the home buying season slows down. School is back in session, families are settling in for the year, and the industry is already bracing for the start of the year’s harder weather patterns like storms, hurricanes, and snow. It is worth noting that weather patterns in the United States, and around the world...
Don’t Call It a Downturn
As long as the economy stays healthy, there is no reason to fear a downturn By GLEN RENNER Each month, HomeSphere, in partnership with investment bank BTIG, takes the temperature of our builder members – nearly 2,500 local homebuilders that each build an average of 100 homes per year. We ask them about sales, traffic, pricing, labor costs, and other key industry metrics, and then compile exclusive and timely insights about the market. Our mid-year survey (comparing June 2018 sales...
Dissecting Myths About Millennial Homebuyers
What Millennials really want in a home is affordability and smaller, shared spaces By ALI WOLF I became obsessed with studying Millennials a few years back after attending session after session of hearing Boomers tell me, a Millennial, what my generation wants. At a certain point, I realized very few of Millennial “wants” resonated with me, and I set out to do something about it. I have traveled the country talking to builders, developers, and other Millennials, providing...
The Strongest Growth Since 2014, But Will it Last?
An outline of housing market data for the year so far, and expectations for the future By PATRICK DUFFY It was certainly good news to hear that the initial estimate for GDP growth of 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018 was the fastest since the third quarter of 2014. This recent rate of growth compares to 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2018, 2.3 percent in 2017 and 1.5 percent in 2016. As of early August, GDPNow was also forecasting third quarter growth of 4.3 percent, although...
Sales from Referrals: Two Overlooked Opportunities
You need more than home quality to drive sales from referrals By BOB MIRMAN Twisted my knee a couple of days ago. Not sure how. Probably doing something extremely strenuous, like getting into my golf cart. So, at 5:25 this morning, I limped out to my community spa for some whirlpool action. Turned the timer-dial to 20-minutes. Nothing happened. No bubbles, no water-jets, no action. Rotated the dial back and forth. Turned the emergency switch on and off. Cursed rather loudly. In...
Yes, Curb Appeal is Still Important to Today's Buyer!
Today’s Millennial buyers are searching for homes that reflect their personality and lifestyle By GREGG TAYLERSON You never get a chance to make a first impression. This not only applies to people, but to real estate as well. But what is “curb appeal” and why it is so important? Simply put, curb appeal is the first impression a home gives when seen from the street. Like an outstanding resume or a perfect outfit, curb appeal can be the “make or break” point for a buyer. For...
Technology Can Help Solve America’s Infrastructure Challenges
Investing in Maglev technology would boost commerce, while relieving overcrowded airways and highways Can technology provide the solution to America’s infrastructure challenge? You bet it can. Will it? It depends on if we find the political courage to make real, substantial investments in our future. For example, let’s look at one part of our transportation network where our infrastructure is light years behind almost all of the developed world – passenger rail! If you’re an American...
Redeveloping Brownfield Sites for Energy-Saving Advantages
Zoning for small cottage developments offers energy-efficient value for developers By KATHERINE AUSTIN There is a tremendous challenge we face in the business of producing housing in this country. The lack of affordability has reached a critical stage, specifically in the most desirable regions. Not only did the recession put an abrupt end to construction for at least eight years or more, the flight of talented architects, interior designers, and tradesmen from the business has compounded...
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