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Unprecedented Multifamily Demand Leads to Record High Deliveries in Jacksonville
The latest shows Jacksonville has seen the strongest multifamily demand in 10 years with a record high occupancy rate… Read... August 22nd, 20198/23: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
August economic output index slips to 50.9, a 3-month low The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index dipped from... August 22nd, 2019Why this sustainability-focused real estate developer is taking a cue from Steve Jobs
He likened Jobs’ vision for the iPhone to Green Canopy’s efforts to make affordable, net-zero energy homes… Read... August 22nd, 2019How to Negotiate With a Contractor for Green Building Projects
It is typically recommended to get at least three bids for your project. It is hard to know if… Read More Earth... August 22nd, 2019Bright Future: Windows, Doors & Skylights in Smart Homes
Homeowners demand smart technologies for their windows as well, and builders can meet these ever-evolving needs… Read More Building... August 22nd, 2019Minnesota’s First Del Webb Active Adult Community Debuts
Offering 398 homesites, Bellwether by Del Webb features 13 consumer-inspired home designs that fit the needs of the 55+ buyer… Read... August 22nd, 2019These are the nation's most affordable housing markets for middle-class families
Detroit tops the list as the most affordable metro for America's middle-class… Read More... August 21st, 2019Low interest rates are giving the housing market a boost
The housing market is getting a much-needed lift from plunging long-term interest rates… Read More Yahoo... August 21st, 20198/22: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
July existing home sales rose 2.5 percent from June and 0.6 percent year-on-year Total existing-home sales rose 2.5 percent from June to a... August 21st, 2019New statewide solar program could save Ventura County's low-income residents on utilities
It requires that savings from solar power be passed on to residents, and aims to install 300 megawatts of generating capacity by 2030… Read More... August 21st, 2019Coliving comes to single family neighborhoods
A fast-growing housing type in LA offers, under one roof, multiple private bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas… Read More... August 21st, 2019City leaders break ground on Broadway Lofts; take first steps to fund more affordable housing
The Broadway Lofts are expected to be move-in ready by December of 2020… Read More... August 21st, 2019Luxury Senior Community Breaks Ground in Raleigh
The $80 million, 205-unit luxury senior living facility is the developer’s third Optimal Living-branded community… Read More Multi-Housing... August 21st, 2019Jump in Building Permits Seen as Positive Sign
Single-family homebuilding, which accounts for the largest share of the housing market, increased to a rate of 876,000 units… Read... August 19th, 2019U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Rises
Overall, homebuilder confidence rose to 66 points in August, a 1-point increase from July. This figure marks a… Read More Hardware... August 19th, 20198/20: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
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Trendmaker Homes Debuts New Home Collections at 6 Creeks, a New Master-Planned Community in South Austin Metro
KYLE, Texas – Trendmaker Homes, a...
August 15th, 2019
AMLI Residential Releases Results of 2019 Sustainable Living Index
Third national survey found residents...
August 13th, 2019
CoreLogic Reports U.S. Overall Delinquency Rate Remains Steady at 20-Year Low in May
The nation's serious delinquency...
August 13th, 2019
CoreLogic Reports June Home Prices Increased by 3.4% Year Over Year
The HPI Forecast indicates...
August 6th, 2019
USGBC-LA Announces 1st Cohort of ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ to Speed Viable Building Tech’s Move into the Market for a Net Positive Future
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July 26th, 2019
CoreLogic Special Report: The Role of Housing in the Longest Economic Expansion
A 121-Month Evaluation on How the...
July 18th, 2019
San Joaquin Valley Homes and Presidio Residential Capital to Hold Grand Opening at Cambria in Porterville, Calif., on Saturday, July 20
New Community Offering 80 Single-Family...
July 15th, 2019
City of Alameda, Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners to Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Affordable Housing Community for Seniors at Alameda Point
ALAMEDA, Calif. – On Thursday, July...
July 9th, 2019
NAHB News
New Home Building Geography Index Shows Single-Family Growth Limited to Exurbs
WASHINGTON, May 28 - In a sign that...
May 28th, 2019
Crapo's Housing Finance Reform Plan Moves the Debate Forward
WASHINGTON, March 26 – The National...
March 26th, 2019
February Housing Starts Down After Single-Family Surge in January
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March 26th, 2019
Expert Insights
CoreLogic Reports May Home Prices Increased by 3.6% Year Over Year
Annual U.S. home-price growth accelerates for the first time in 14 months The HPI Forecast indicates prices will increase 5.6% by May 2020 Annual home price growth by state varied from a 1.7% decline in North Dakota to a 10.7% increase in Idaho IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2019—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for May 2019, which...
Raken Enhances Jobsite Safety and Efficiency With Launch of Toolbox Talks
Leading construction field app's latest feature streamlines toolbox talks for superintendents and safety managers SAN DIEGO – June 19, 2019 – Raken, the top-rated mobile field management solution for the construction industry, today announced the launch of Toolbox Talks, an innovative new feature that streamlines the workflow of essential jobsite safety meetings and promotes a culture of safety compliance. Raken's new Toolbox Talks feature significantly reduces the time and labor...
CoreLogic Reports Lowest U.S. Foreclosure Rate for a March in at Least 20 Years; Overall and Serious Delinquency Rates for a March at 13 Year Lows
Twenty-one states logged a small annual gain in overall delinquency rate Some hurricane and wildfire areas in the Southeast and California continue to log relatively high delinquency rates IRVINE, Calif., June 11, 2019—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report. The report shows that nationally 4% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency...
KTGY Architecture + Planning Receives 2019 Gold Nugget Award Honors
Awards pay tribute to superior architectural design and planning IRVINE, Calif. – Judges for the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards have recognized international award-winning firm KTGY Architecture + Planning at its annual competition in 10 different award categories and 11 awards. The award program honors architectural design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the United States and international. Chosen from the elite pool of Merit Award winners, Grand Awards were...
Flawless Execution by Design
Maximizing your model home investment through strategic planning By LAURA O'CONNOR The most important sales tool a builder invests in is a well-merchandised model home. Having a picture-perfect model home ready for the grand opening is not only critical to jump start sales, but also, it requires focused execution. The question is: How do you go from floor plans to open house? Step One: Presentation From start to finish, model home projects typically take eight to 10 weeks to complete....
First Quarter Economic Update
Despite a minor hangover from 2018, there is no recession in sight for the housing market By PATRICK DUFFY If you were to plan for the rest of 2019 based on some media headlines alone, you might be preparing for a recession later this year or in 2020. However, given that a recession is defined as two or more consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, these headlines are mostly conjecture. What we saw in the first quarter of 2019 was an economy mostly downgrading from...
New Home Building Geography Index Shows Single-Family Growth Limited to Exurbs
WASHINGTON, May 28 - In a sign that housing affordability is becoming a growing issue nationwide, as of the first quarter of 2019 exurbs were the only region that registered single-family permit growth on a year-over-year basis, according to the new National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI). The HBGI is a quarterly measurement of building conditions across the country and uses county-level information about single- and multifamily permits to gauge...
CoreLogic Reports U.S. Overall Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates Lowest for January in at Least 20 Years
Delinquency rates remain elevated in some regions impacted by natural disasters January U.S. serious delinquency rate was the lowest for the month in 18 years No state logged an annual gain in its serious delinquency or foreclosure rate in January IRVINE, Calif., April 9, 2019—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report. The report shows, nationally,...
CoreLogic Reports February Home Prices Increased by 4 Percent Year Over Year
Annual change by state ranged from a 10.2 percent high in Idaho to a -1.7 percent low in North Dakota The HPI Forecast indicates a pickup in prices after some initial moderation Home-price growth is trending slower in 2019 than during the same time period in 2018 IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2019—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index...
Bringing Building Codes into 2019
Title 24’s 2019 regulations bring changes in building standards for a sustainable built environment By MS. YING WANG AND LANCE A. WILLIAMS Newly adjusted Title 24 standards are core to the interests of any developer or architect committed to effective building strategies in California. With these new standards, the state maintains its leadership as a forward thinking advocate of safe, sustainable, energy-efficient construction. This digest summarizes the changes in Title 24 standards for...
Outdoor Advertising: Your First Customer Service Step
Homebuilders can serve both a customer’s sense and sensibility with effective outdoor advertising campaigns By JONATHAN WILHELM It is often said that the cost of acquiring a new customer is much more expensive than retaining an existing one. This means businesses should leave no stone unturned in serving their customers and elevating the customer experience. For homebuilders, that cannot start too early. With the textbook approach to advertising new homes being to inform, persuade, and...
The Power of Merchandising Model Homes
Model homes can be the key to sales; this is how By MARY COOK Driving occupancy rates is the ultimate goal in the housing industry, where potential renters or buyers decide if they are interested in a place within a few moments of walking into its model apartment or home. Like a proverbial blank canvas, those empty spaces are supposed to inspire them to envision a home’s limitless possibilities. Nothing could be further from the truth. We have found that the blank canvas paradigm is a...
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