Construction costs poised to rise up to 6% in 2024
Building costs will rise between 3% and 6% throughout 2024, depending on the market, according to data released Tuesday by cost management firm Currie and Brown
by Ben Verde Feb 20
Tech-driven horizons: The evolution of building and construction
Explore how innovative solutions are revolutionizing new development from a historically building-centric view to a tenant-centric approach, in this must-watch Inman Access class
by Claire Buzzanca Jun 5
How to look like a pro: 5 marketing strategies for new agents
Worried about coming across as a rookie? Here's how to use your marketing and messaging to redirect your audience away from your lack of experience and prove your value
by Christy Murdock Jul 12
Buyers shouldn't wait to build. Here's why
What's the best time to build, you ask? Right now. Yes, even with commodity prices up. When clients decide to build a home, there are more factors to consider than just the price of lumber
by Adam Hergenrother May 27
10 new construction gotchas agents should watch out for
Navigating new construction is like walking through a field of landmines right now. You can never really be certain of the ground you are setting foot on because all continues to change at a rapid pace
by Cara Ameer May 11
Bubble trouble: 4 stats that'll give you hope (and 4 that won't)
There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there's reason to believe the market will improve
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
SoftBank invests $200M in building startup Katerra
The investment is on top of the $2B SoftBank already sank into Katerra, and it will give the Japanese fund a majority stake in the startup
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
Zillow launches reviews and ratings service for homebuilders
Builder Ratings and Reviews will let consumers write reviews of their home's builder, and then display those reviews on builders' Zillow pages
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
5 newbie marketing tactics that make you seem experienced
Just because you’re new, doesn’t mean you have to sound like it. Here’s how to market yourself effectively — even if you just passed the test
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
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
AutoSaw robotic carpenter from MIT
MIT wants its AutoSaw to give people without carpentry skills the ability to make wares that fit their house or apartment. It can even build a full shed.
Why aren’t homebuilders building more homes?
Opinion
There needs to be a shift in government policy so that we can make it easier for builders to do what they do best
by Matthew Gardner Jul 18
4 ways to retain clients and double your referrals
Keep in contact several times a year
by Nick Najjar Jun 14
A crane working on a building
The site of Ashby tower still sits vacant in Houston
by Britt Chester Mar 31
If recovery's here, where's the new construction?

My beloved business partner of 20 years kept a few cartoons on her office door. The top one had a living room scene with a middle-aged couple on a sofa and opposite chair. The wife is speaking, and her caption: “Harold, I married you for your money. Where is it?”

by Lou Barnes Feb 19