Market Data + Trends If Home Prices and Inventory Weren’t Enough, Buyers Now Struggle to Get Mortgages Mortgage credit availability has reached near its lowest level since 2014, adding another hurdle for prospective buyers on top of low...
Purchasing 5 Tips for Dealing With 'Take It or Leave It' Ultimatums When Negotiating Follow these steps to successfully navigate a “take-it-or-leave-it” negotiation with suppliers and trades
Human Resources After Recruiting and Hiring, Put in the Work to Keep Employees Construction companies are focused on the labor shortage and finding skilled people, but recruiting executive Cory Kruse says employers need to work on presenting compelling reasons for employees to stay
Financing Climbing Mortgage Rates Add $33,000 to Average Loan The recent rise in mortgage rates are adding more stress to buyers who are struggling with high home prices. For the week ending April 1,...
Design Porch Perfect: Design Tips for the Coveted Outdoor Space Porches are big selling points in today’s market as more Americans desire outdoor living spaces. Design firm Housing Design Matters has some...
Demographics Housing Costs Are the Top Financial Concern for Older Millennials The oldest Millennials are turning 40 this year and affordable housing remains a top concern for many in this generation. Rising housing...
Government + Policy Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing. Realtor.com chief...
Market Data + Trends Buyers of All Ages Prefer New Homes In an ideal world, 60% of homebuyers would purchase a new home, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ What Home Buyers...
Energy Efficiency Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum From community installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing
Quality Matters Optimized Value-Engineered Framing Saves Money and Improves Performance Optimized value-engineered framing can save builders money and increase thermal performance. Listen to what Building Performance Specialist...