Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2021

How We Built The New American Home 2021. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 10:35. See our additional coverage of behind-the-finish products used to build The New American Home 2021. The finished home and related products will be featured in the February 2021 and March/April 2021 issues of Pro Builder. Katie Kovac.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

High Inflation Could Impact Housing Demand as Prices for Shelter Goods Rise. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 10:10. Why housing demand may be impacted by inflated prices for necessary goods and services. There’s no clear economic answer for how consumer demand for housing will change in response to rising prices of other goods and services.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 17, 2023

South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m Group turnover of £132m (2021:£137.5m) fell short of initial forecasts for the year with delays to project start dates due to cost inflation pressures and programme movements. pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Mollie Elkman Continues the Story of 'The House That SHE Built'. Mon, 12/13/2021 - 14:40. A Utah house build using all-woman labor and woman-owned companies provides inspiration for a children’s book about the many, varied opportunities for women in construction. PRO BUILDER: Tell us about your book, The House That She Built.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 20, 2023

Modular house builder ilke Homes has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator as a deadline to save the cash-strapped business approaches. The Enquirer understands that ilke is being offered to potential buyers for bids over £1 with a number of major house builders approached over a possible deal.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2021

Housing Prices Threaten the Federal Reserve's Inflation Outlook. Tue, 08/10/2021 - 09:28. Forecasters predict elevated home prices to be a temporary reaction to the economy’s reopening after pandemic-related restrictions, but the Wall Street Journal says housing costs appear to be more persistent than expected. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 21, 2021

Could Declaring a Right to Housing be the Way to Solve Homelessness? Mon, 06/21/2021 - 10:24. In the city of Los Angeles, the housing gap is illustrated by multi-million-dollar homes steps away from homeless encampments—but the Los Angeles Times argues wealth should not be a determining factor for fair housing.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

of Redfin.com house hunters eyed a move to a different metro area in January 2022, up from 31.5% in the first quarter of 2021 and significantly higher than just a quarter of migrating respondents pre-pandemic. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. One third of total home buyers across the U.S. A record high 32.4%

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2022

Housing Affordability Is Worsening in Most Counties Across the U.S. Until recently, homebuyers backed by low mortgage rates and rising wages were able to secure purchases on homes with inflated price tags, but as mortgage rates rise beyond 5% and wage growth slows to a halt for some, home affordability continues to deteriorate across the U.S.,

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

Housing Market Pushes Buyers to Rentals, Intensifying Demand. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:11. Landlords are receiving more applications than usual, with many applicants offering larger security deposits and coming in with better credit histories, reports CNBC. cbroderick. higher for two-bedroom apartments.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 00:00. Our 2021 Show Village encompasses three beautiful homes that perfectly reflect today’s consumer lifestyle needs, presented as an immersive online experience. How We Built The New American Home 2021. cbroderick. Michele Lerner.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

There’s a Long-Standing Housing Crisis for Canada’s Indigenous Population—These Firms Have a Plan to Help. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:27. Just 500 people live In the remote town of Fort Severn in Ontario, but its intense struggle with a housing crisis is just one of many seen throughout northern Canada. Housing Markets.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 7, 2022

Second homes were in high demand during 2021 as more Americans took their remote jobs on the road. Thanks to low mortgage rates and remote work flexibility, demand for second homes surged in mid-2020 and remained high throughout 2021 with a 77% increase from pre-pandemic levels in December, Forbes reports. Housing Markets.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 6, 2021

2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 08/06/2021 - 07:00. Halo’s wide range of lighting products includes this 3-inch, ultra-thin, adjustable LED gimbal with a remote driver/junction, which eliminates the need for a recessed housing, saving installation time. . Kitchen + Bath. Quartz surfacing / LX Hausys. Back to top. .

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 09:41. As a direct result of elevated inflation data, the Federal Reserve announced a pivot toward tighter policy at the conclusion of its December policy meeting, according to the NAHB’s Eye on Housing. The Fed’s economic projections increased its estimate for 2021 inflation (under the core PCE measure) from 3.7%

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2021

Tue, 08/10/2021 - 09:37. The intense housing market and strong equity growth will offer these homeowners more options than those in 2008 who were pushed into involuntary foreclosure, says Zillow. months of additional supply will come to market and represent 5% of home sales from August – October 2021. . cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 08:05. Without much available land, investors are seeking out profit among spaces where rezoning, redevelopment plans, and entitlement issues make it easier for developers to secure the land they need. Mike predicts 2021 new home sales will be below 800,000 and won’t go much higher in the near-term.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

For the second year in a row, the Sun Belt is dominating Zillow’s list of the nation’s hottest housing markets with metros like Tampa, Jacksonville, and Raleigh securing the top spots. Home value growth in 2021 consistently broke records, both nationally and in many local markets. Housing Markets. Housing Markets.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Tue, 09/21/2021 - 11:24. If we are experiencing a housing bubble with prices rising like crazy because of low interest rates, couldn’t the Fed sell all of its mortgage-backed securities? The board influences money supply through buying mortgage-backed securities. But the Fed doesn’t control interest rates directly.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Fri, 11/05/2021 - 09:37. After a competitive year for the housing market, those still searching for a home are reporting bidding wars as the top reason for their lack of home buying success. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Buyers Blame Bidding Wars for Lack of Market Success. Market Data + Trends. New-Home Sales.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2022

Buy-to-rent investment purchases could pose a substantial risk to the housing market, particularly with dwindling supply. According to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter, demographics are now favorable for buying homes, but new house hunters are squaring off against investors who are able to obtain financing at lower rates. Build to Rent.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 7, 2020

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Senate Bill 170/House Bill 241 (Chs. House Bill 149 (Ch.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:38. Retirement typically coincides with the age Americans can begin to receive Social Security or pension benefits, but Social Security benefits only replace roughly 39% of the average worker’s earnings. Retirement generally coincides with the age at which we may receive Social Security or pension benefits.

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Pro Builder

MAY 20, 2022

A red-hot housing market is pushing home values to new highs, and a subsequent increase in equity wealth is motivating some homeowners to relocate, according to The New York Times. were considered “equity-rich,” meaning that the loan balances secured by those properties were no more than 50% of their estimated market values. .

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Pro Builder

JUNE 18, 2021

Fri, 06/18/2021 - 07:00. John “Chuck” Fowke, NAHB’s 2021 Chairman. Indeed, one point that the COVID-19 pandemic hammered home is that housing is truly essential. Early in the pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing an “Essential Infrastructure Business.”

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Between January and October of 2021, 79,289 vacant lots were sold in the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, highlighting a 32.4% increase from the same time period in 2020, according to Realtor.com. By learning as much as you can about the property, you can ensure that you’re well informed — and prepared — to handle the work involved.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Autodesk University starts October 5.

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Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2021

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 10:20. With lower mortgage rates comes another wave of intense competition as the housing market still struggles with record low inventory. And although the stock market has little to no daily affect on the housing market, stock market struggles could affect the upper end of the housing market.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:22. Boise’s active housing market is seeing an influx of national home builders rushing to meet a recent rise in local demand. KB Home has spent the past 10 months working to secure rights to sites on which it can build. Housing Markets. Booming Boise Market Attracts National Builders.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 25, 2021

Wed, 08/25/2021 - 09:54. OpenDoor(link is external) launched its cash-backed offer program3 on March 4, 2021, whereby it backs up the buyer's offer with a cash offer to the home seller if the buyer fails to secure financing by the closing date. What the Rise of iBuyers and Fin-tech Companies Means for Buyers. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

MAY 6, 2021

Thu, 05/06/2021 - 10:08. Buyers likely don’t need to be told that in a hot housing market like the one we’re currently in, highly desirable homes are flying off the market at breakneck speeds. Securing pre-approval will speed up the process when the time comes to make an offer and snag the home with a swing set. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2021

Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:24. Opponents in the gas industry counter by citing the higher costs of making many homes fully electric, and pointing to the added security of having a second home energy source to heat and cook with during extreme weather events. Housing Markets. Natural Gas: To Ban or Not To Ban? cbroderick. Read More.

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Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2022

There was a slight decrease in outdoor living spaces from 2021 to 2022, and in outbuildings (e.g., pool houses, sheds). Outdoor security lighting has also markedly increased, likely tied to national crime trend concerns.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2021

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 09:55. in January 2021, according to data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. Though rising now, mortgage rates have helped fuel the intense market and the Federal Reserve now owns more than a third of mortgage-backed securities. Home Prices See Largest Gain in 15 Years, Some Blame the Federal Reserve.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2021

Tue, 06/22/2021 - 10:07. No, you cannot simply flip an existing front-loaded plan for an alley-loaded home, says design firm Housing Design Matters. This is to ensure the houses hug the sidewalk for a friendly streetscape. As just described, access from the garage may be difficult in an alley loaded house. House Plans.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 12, 2023

The strength of the main contracting arm supported by JRL Group’s in-house delivery model helped to maintain cost certainly in a volatile market. Midgard is now expanding outside of high rise residential and hotel projects to take on commercial projects securing its second major job last year. in 2021 to £21.8m

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Pro Builder

JULY 29, 2021

Thu, 07/29/2021 - 10:35. The National Association of Home Builders expects the Federal Reserve to announce a tapering of bond purchases before the end of 2021, but the department showed no signs of tapering in their latest meeting. The purchases of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities are more than $100 billion a month.

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