New-home sales fall abruptly in February for first time in 3 months
Sales of newly built homes slipped a modest 0.3% between January and February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to data released Monday by the US Census Bureau
by Ben Verde Mar 25
Knock on wood: Cost of lumber drops back to pre-pandemic levels
Lumber futures have fallen back to where they were before the pandemic ignited a boom in housing and stretched supply chains to the limit, according to data compiled by Nasdaq
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Finding your niche in the real estate industry through specialization
For many real estate agents, honing your craft and finding a specialization are key to standing out from millions of other Realtors in the country
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Prices for home construction materials dip for first time in 2021
Builders got a break in August from the price increases of previous months, but the unpredictable swings in costs remained unwelcome
by Daniel Houston Sep 14
Buy and build with Welcome Homes' online new construction platform
Welcome Homes augments a streamlined business plan with dynamic 3D visualization to let new homebuyers build and buy directly from their browsers
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 23
How to support your agents in this ultra-competitive seller's market
Opinion
It's been tough out there, but there is light at the end of the tunnel, and it's our job as leaders to inform our agents of these conditions and give them hope
by Ryan Rodenbeck Mar 24
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
Are new-home sales really dropping? Check the margin of error, says research firm
John Burns Real Estate Consulting director of research Rick Palacios Jr. advises clients and industry pros to take monthly housing stats with a grain of salt.
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Maracay Homes in Adora Trails
Maracay is selling brokers, agents, and homebuyers on the benefits of the LEED green building standard
by Tina Casey Dec 29
Builders ditching granite and vinyl for mid-tier priced products
Building material trends are a reflection of inventory
by Marian McPherson Aug 24
What home builders need that agents can deliver
Title and lender secrets of working with builders
by Ben Caballero Oct 19
energy efficient homes
Certification program puts a priority on green features that address Gulf Coast environmental concerns
by Erik Pisor Feb 1
Retirement boom to change what houses look like
Household growth is not keeping up with bullish employment growth
by Gill South Nov 20
If you build it, they will come, says the NAHB
October’s key indicator of new home industry health for the nation is at its best in the past decade.
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 2
3 steps to guiding clients through home inspections and repairs
Negotiating is all about give and take
by Kellie Tinnin Aug 24