Average home build time falls to 8.8 months

Average home build time falls to 8.8 months

New research from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction and analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) show…

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Existing home prices outpace new homes nationally

Existing home prices outpace new homes nationally

The headline may read, “Existing home prices outpace new homes nationally,” but the flip in recent years tells a different…

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Construction job openings rise to 326,000 in July

Construction job openings rise to 326,000 in July

Construction sector jobs increased again in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey….

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Small metros carry weight of homebuilding activity

Small metros carry weight of homebuilding activity

According to the  National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), single-family construction declined across nearly all…

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Here’s what 20 years of data reveals about remodeling industry

Here’s what 20 years of data reveals about remodeling industry

New research from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies analyzed 20 years’ worth of data within the remodeling industry….

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California’s new bill would make ADUs cheaper to build

California’s new bill would make ADUs cheaper to build

California legislature just passed the bill SB 1117, which restructures how fees are paid for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The current…

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Homeowners plan for major investments within next 5 years

Homeowners plan for major investments within next 5 years

New research found that 66% of homeowners are planning for major investments within the next five years. Major investments entail…

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Half of U.S. homeowners are planning to renovate

Half of U.S. homeowners are planning to renovate

According to a new study, more than half of U.S. homeowners found the time and financial means to renovate their…

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New report finds job openings in construction increased

New report finds job openings in construction increased

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), in April, openings for positions in construction…

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Remodel of the Week: Watermark Builders

Remodel of the Week: Watermark Builders

In this kitchen remodel, Watermark Builders blended form and functionality, designing the space for a seamless combination of daily use…

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