After stellar March, new home sales reverse course, dip 6% in April
The decline follows a record month for new home sales, when they hit a 15-year high of more than 1 million in March, according to new data from the US Census Bureau
by Lillian Dickerson May 25
Proptech startup bringing AI to builders scores $1M in seed round
Launched in 2018, Propertymate uses artificial intelligence to predict which communities will see new waves of interest
7 ways to help buyers score a deal on new construction
While sheer supply and demand is making it tough to negotiate much beyond what a builder is offering, understanding how to navigate the process may help buyers time their purchase appropriately and save some money wherever they can
by Cara Ameer Dec 22
How is COVID-19 affecting new construction?
To understand the state of the housing market, economists often turn to stats on new residential construction for indicators on where the market may be headed. Here's what the data says
by Lindsey Hood Jun 24
7 truths new-build buyers should know upfront
Three real estate experts highlight the differences between purchasing an existing home and a new build
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
Orange clock
Bryan LaFranchi, formerly a senior sales manager at Zillow Group, will now lead Offerpad's Homebuilder Alliance program that lets sellers put cash offers toward newly-built home purchases
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5
Builder confidence rises amid low interest rates: NAHB index
The National Association of Home Builders' market index rose for second month following 3-year low in December
by Patrick Kearns Feb 19
Builder confidence rises due to falling mortgage rates
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) chairman says housing demand is likely to increase in the coming months
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
The fast-growing startup says its program replicates the process of selling an old car and buying a new one, but for homes
by Emma Hinchliffe May 23
Lennar and Amazon
The homebuilding company and online retailer are partnering to put smart home tech into thousands of new homes, starting with model ones
4 overlooked blog resources that have unlimited hyperlocal potential
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If you need blog inspiration, tap into the mega sources you already have in your toolbox
by Brian Adams Mar 12
How to explain the inventory shortage to clients
Prevent disappointment from your clients by educating them about the recent housing shortage
by Jackson Cooper Nov 27
A new home under construction
The top city on the list is not San Francisco, believe it or not
by Amber Taufen Jul 27
Opportunity knocks for real estate agents to advise homebuilder clients
More builders might soon be looking to hire agents to get an edge over the competition
by Lew Sichelman Jul 11
5 tips for buyer’s agents to boost business with builders
Why new-home sales can open new doors
by Ben Caballero Nov 24