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Remodeling Demand Surges as Homeowners Choose Not to Sell

Pro Builder

Home equity per owner reached a record high of $315K after an inflation-adjusted gain of $95,000 in 2019, incentivizing homeowners to build personal wealth in a high-cost market. . Remodeling demand is on the rise as unfavorable buying conditions cause many sellers to hold their upper ground and give their existing homes a makeover.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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in 2019, and Durham, N.C., One of the hallmarks of Carole Wedge’s tenure at Shepley Bulfinch was her leadership as a role model for women in architecture and her enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In her retirement, she plans to continue supporting others as an executive coach and consultant.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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A study by Boston Consulting Group found that firms led by diverse management teams see higher revenues. For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S.

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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Normally, not so much, says Jody Kahn, SVP of research at John Burns Real Estate Consulting , which provides independent research and consulting services related to the U.S. To that end, Trump signed an executive order on June 25, 2019 , establishing a White House Council on eliminating barriers to affordable housing development.

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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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Pro Builder asked home builders and industry consultants about what lessons they learned and strategies they used to survive the Great Recession and how those apply in the current situation. In the last quarter of 2019, he looked at his spec home inventory and decided he needed to move some units.

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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The capital investment appetite for it is huge,” says Michael Finch, EVP at SVN SFRhub Advisors , a Phoenix-based consulting and brokerage group. RCLCo , a national real estate consulting firm based in Bethesda, Md., and getting stronger. And the market is responding. Dallas; and Orlando, Fla., Dallas, Houston, and Boise, Idaho. .

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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1 home builder in terms of building permits and construction value and reaching the milestone, in 2019, of 20,000 homes sold (right). Senior construction manager James Jonsson (left) consults with Jeff Rogers, purchasing manager. and price points well below Ivory’s standard fare. . . Photos: courtesy Ivory Homes.