Your Guide to State-by-State Bond Thresholds
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Read here for a list of the appropriate bond amounts required by each state to operate legally as a contractor.
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Punch List 101
Fieldwire
AUGUST 13, 2023
What is a punch list? A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.”
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Despite a Lack of New Listings, Home Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand
Pro Builder
MAY 8, 2023
homes were listed for sale in April 2023, well below the 497,844 listed in April 2022, a homebuying period notorious for its tight supply, Fortune reports. Every time a homeowner chooses not to list, the housing market is left with one less home for sale, meaning one less buyer making a purchase. In fact, active listings (i.e.
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Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech
Business Facilities
AUGUST 2, 2021
Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report. Read: Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech at BusinessFacilities.com.
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These Wellness Design Features Offer the Highest Return on Investment
Pro Builder
JANUARY 17, 2023
According to new research from Zillow, home listings with quartz countertops can sell for 2.3% The share of listings that now mention non-toxic materials has climbed 55% since a year ago. Antimicrobial surfaces were mentioned 44% more often in listing descriptions compared to last year. appreciation gain. Healthy Homes.
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Types of Measuring Tools | Top 15 Measuring Tools With Their Name & Pictures | Measuring Instrument List
Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Introduction of Measuring Tools Various types of measuring tools are used for measuring a physical quantity, in the civil field such as quality assurance, physics, and engineering, measurement is the … Types of Measuring Tools | Top 15 Measuring Tools With Their Name & Pictures | Measuring Instrument List Read More ».
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Housing Market Shows First Signs of Normalizing in 2023—Here’s What That Means for Homebuyers
Pro Builder
JANUARY 12, 2023
Active inventory of homes for sale was up 55% in December 2022, and of those active listings, 14% saw their prices slashed at the end of the year. also experienced a 226% increase in inventory, followed by Austin, Texas, which had a 187% increase in listings. For the past two years, the U.S. Nashville, Tenn. Market Data + Trends.
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These Are the Most Sought-After Neighborhoods in the US
Pro Builder
APRIL 13, 2023
The company examined average daily search traffic for more than 108,000 active Zillow listings in the 100 largest U.S. Listings in Northeast Dallas, the most searched neighborhood of all, averaged more than 36,000 daily visits. Read more Housing Markets Local Builders Housing Markets
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What Kinds of Deals Can Homebuyers Expect on Black Friday?
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Home shoppers have their eyes peeled for great deals this holiday season, but is it too late to find discounts on available listings? The majority of sellers cut prices on Thursdays, making Thanksgiving a good time to get in the game, especially for price reductions of up to 3% of the list price, which is nearly $11,000 on the typical home.
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Mortgage Rates Are Falling, but a Housing Shortage Is Squashing Demand
Pro Builder
APRIL 5, 2023
Spring has arrived, but the housing market is missing the customary burst in listings and purchase activity that typically mark the season. Read more Market Data + Trends Financing Market Data + Trends
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RAAC may be present in more buildings than thought, says Guidance
Construction Law
MARCH 22, 2024
Guidance on managing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in listed buildings warns that RAAC might be unexpectedly present in more buildings than so far realised. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
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Here Are the Most Affordable Destinations for Migrating Homebuyers
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Five Florida locations made the list, thanks to the low cost of real estate. Miami came in number 3 on the Redfin list, followed by Tampa (number 4), Cape Coral (number 7), North Port-Sarasota (number 9) and Orlando (number 10). Overall, the Sunbelt was the big winner, with every state on the list coming from this region.
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Sellers Pull Back as Buyer Demand Falls, but Overall Housing Supply Continues Upward Climb
Pro Builder
AUGUST 12, 2022
For-sale listings are falling in a post-pandemic market correction. Not only are builders slowing new-home production, but home sellers are also becoming more hesitant to list their properties as buyers delay their home searches in a market cooldown. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 09:51. The good news is this is bringing balance to the market.
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A Lack of Vacant Land Is Leading to a Rise in Teardowns
Pro Builder
MARCH 22, 2023
from the previous year, while the number of newly listed homes fell 28.5% and the margin wasn’t there for a flipper, so [Curtis] Counts listed it for around $500,000, got an offer for $450,000. Read more Remodeling Land Planning Construction Land Planning In February, the number of homes for sale was down 13.7%
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15 Types of Hardwood Trees | What Are Hardwood Trees | Hardwood Trees List | Top Hardwood Trees for House Construction?
Civiconcepts
MAY 7, 2022
Hardwood tree means that leaves are falling off in autumn season and through spring season tree remains leave less, also the hardwood produces a nut and … 15 Types of Hardwood Trees | What Are Hardwood Trees | Hardwood Trees List | Top Hardwood Trees for House Construction? Read More ».
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Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions. Read: Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Buyers and Sellers Have Reached a Standoff at the Start of the Spring Season
Pro Builder
APRIL 10, 2023
Elevated borrowing costs and still-high home prices are discouraging buyers from purchasing and sellers from listing. New listings were down 20% year-over-year in March and were down almost 27% compared with March 2019, and according to The New York Times , the homes listed were usually overpriced or in need of renovation.
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Active Inventory Is on the Rise in These US Metros, but New Listings Are Slowing
Pro Builder
MARCH 9, 2023
Though active inventory is rising at a steady pace, new listings are falling in those same metros thanks to cooler demand from local buyers. New listings were down 17.8% For these areas, new listings were down 30.0% Potential sellers that are locked into their current homes with low mortgage rates has pushed down new listings.
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2022 Housing Market Is the Fastest and Priciest on Record
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Despite a 16% jump in year-over-year asking prices and an 8% drop in new listings, homes sold at a record-setting pace during the four weeks ending February 13, Redfin reports. The acute shortage of new listings of homes for sale is the biggest problem the housing market faces right now,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr. “If
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Less Dense Areas Remain Most Popular for Buyers
Pro Builder
AUGUST 4, 2021
Both types of counties are performing well overall, but there’s faster price appreciation in outlying counties and fewer days a listing stays on the market. In June, the median listing price in outlying counties rose 12% from one year ago, while the median listing price in central counties rose at a slower pace of 7.8%.
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These Are the Cities Seeing the Biggest Boosts in Housing Inventory
Pro Builder
APRIL 3, 2023
of active listings have experienced price drops during the 12-month period March 2022 to February 2023. of its active listings having price drops for the 12-month period March 2022 to February 2023. of its active listings having price drops for the 12-month period March 2022 to February 2023. For example, in Aurora, 45.9%
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In These States, It May Actually Be Cheaper to Build Than to Buy
Pro Builder
MARCH 23, 2023
Hawaii topped the list of locations with the greatest cost savings. In Hawaii, the median-priced house was listed at $1,045,000, but the study found that building would cost only $551,000, about $494,000 less, the greatest savings discovered. Building was found to be cheaper than buying in 18 states.
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41 Bathroom Accessories & Their Purpose
Civiconcepts
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Yes, here we are going to enlist a list of bathroom accessories out of which many you would like to purchase for your much ignored bathroom. The list may start from… Read More » 41 Bathroom Accessories & Their Purpose. Can Bathroom Accessories be an Element of Renovation?
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Where Have All the Home Sellers Gone?
Pro Builder
APRIL 6, 2023
homes were listed for sale in March 2023, well below the 437,270 listed in March 2022, Fortune reports. Current homeowners are holding off on listing their homes to hold onto a 2% or 3% mortgage rate, but fewer sellers means fewer homes on the market, and that waning inventory can also lead to fewer buyers engaging in home purchases.
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Where Have All the Home Sellers Gone?
Pro Builder
APRIL 6, 2023
homes were listed for sale in March 2023, well below the 437,270 listed in March 2022, Fortune reports. Current homeowners are holding off on listing their homes to hold onto a 2% or 3% mortgage rate, but fewer sellers means fewer homes on the market, and that waning inventory can also lead to fewer buyers engaging in home purchases.
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More Market Stability Ahead in 2022 Despite Rising Prices
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Inventory reached a record low at the end of November, but more listings will pop up in the spring to meet rising demand into peak buying season. Compare home prices from the prior year in your local area to the listings you are currently considering. New-Home Sales. Market Data + Trends. Housing Markets. Market Data + Trends.
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Edmonton, Alberta: On The Short List For Global Players
Business Facilities
APRIL 5, 2021
Read: Edmonton, Alberta: On The Short List For Global Players at BusinessFacilities.com. The Edmonton Metro region is an innovative hub of emerging growth sectors with a diverse and talented population creating opportunities for investment right now.?.
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Realtor.com Lists 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2022
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Realtor.com Lists 10 Hottest Real Estate Markets for 2022. Areas with greater demand, more affordability, and strong local economic growth are taking the top spots on Realtor.com’s list of the hottest housing markets in 2022. For Realtor.com’s full list of the hottest housing markets for 2022 …. Wed, 12/08/2021 - 09:58.
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America’s Hottest Housing Markets Are Actually Some of Its Coldest
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Nabbing second on the list was Rochester, NY, where the typical home sold was just $226,000 in November. The Northeast accounted for a total of nine spots on November’s Hottest Markets list, dominated by prime homebuying locations in states like Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, Realtor.com reports.
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These Popular Features Can Boost a Home’s Resale Value
Pro Builder
APRIL 11, 2023
“If you have these features in your home already, you should definitely flaunt them in your listing description,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert. Doorbell cameras topped that list, helping to sell homes 5.1 Read more Home Design Sales Remodeling Trends Home Design days faster. mid-century, 2.8; hardwood, 2.4;
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Home Inventory Levels: US Cities With the Most—or Fewest—Homes for Sale
Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
where year-over-year active listings in May were down 35.3% however, listings are up 128.1%, though homes are taking roughly 7 1/2 weeks to sell. Read more Housing Markets Sales Market Data + Trends Housing Markets Inventory remains tight in cities such as San Jose, Calif., and Hartford, Conn., In markets like Sarasota, Fla.,
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Sales Are Down by Double Digits, but Competition Remains Tight for Available Inventory
Pro Builder
APRIL 11, 2023
New listings fell 21.8% The lack of new listings is also one reason why sales are down: Buyers can’t buy if sellers don’t want to sell.” Read more Housing Markets Sales Housing Markets year-over-year during the four weeks ending April 2, one of the biggest drops since the start of the pandemic.
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These Were the Hottest Housing Markets in February
Pro Builder
APRIL 6, 2023
After being absent for seven months, markets in the West returned to the list in February, but the Northeast held the majority of the top spots. Of all of February’s hottest markets, 13 had median listing prices below the national median, but Akron, Ohio, had the lowest median listing price of $180,000, Realtor.com reports.
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High-End Homebuyers Should Look at These Secondary Markets
Pro Builder
AUGUST 17, 2020
listings available for $1 million-plus per 10,000 households and 1,354 such listings in total. Although there are more reasonable prices and listings, these smaller cities are still seeing homes snatched up quickly. luxury listings per 10,000 households and 667 in total, a 22.6% The Southeast coastal town offers 83.7
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These Are the Cities Seeing the Biggest Boosts in Housing Inventory
Pro Builder
APRIL 3, 2023
of active listings have experienced price drops during the 12-month period March 2022 to February 2023. of its active listings having price drops for the 12-month period March 2022 to February 2023. of its active listings having price drops for the 12-month period March 2022 to February 2023. For example, in Aurora, 45.9%
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How to create a punch list report using Fieldwire
Fieldwire
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Punch lists are a staple part of closing out construction projects, as they help ensure that your team delivers their best work. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Fieldwire’s jobsite management software to quickly create punch list reports that include all the relevant information your teams need.
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Buyers Are Willing to Pay Up to 3.7% More for These Design Features
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
higher, and eco-friendly features like EV charging stations are also topping buyer wishlists and causing homes to sell 10 days faster than other listings. High-speed broadband access, when mentioned in a listing description, is associated with a 2.5% sale premium. more than expected. . Home Design. Design Best Practices.
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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021
Pro Builder
JANUARY 14, 2022
In 2021, New York became the first city to ban the use of natural gas in all new construction projects, and its more progressive building policies pushed the Big Apple into the top 10 list, The New York Times reports. . The West Coast dominated the list of energy efficient cities with four California metros in the top 10.
Competition for Entry-Level Homes Rises Heading Into Spring
Pro Builder
APRIL 20, 2023
Read more Sales Housing Markets Affordability Affordability For others who can still afford to buy, this may mean that they set their sights on homes at a lower price point, increasing competition on the lower-priced end of the market.
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Over Half of Boise Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Prices in June
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2022
of listings in Denver and 51.6% Not only did Boise have the highest share of price drops of the 97 metros included in Redfin’s analysis, but it also had the biggest share of listings with price drops from a year earlier, when prices on 25.7% of listings were reduced. in Salt Lake City, Redfin reports. . Housing Markets.
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Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry
Business Facilities
JULY 7, 2020
COVID-19 and economic renewal top The Counselors of Real Estate's list of issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate in 2020-2021. Read: Top 10 Issues Affecting The Real Estate Industry at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Homebuyers Brace for Big Changes Ahead as Inventory Climbs and Sellers Slash Prices
Pro Builder
AUGUST 9, 2022
gain in active listings and a sharp rise in the number of for-sale homes with price reductions, others are keeping tabs on an ever-growing median list price and holding off on home purchases. The most recent $449,000 median list price is a steep 16.6% Market Data + Trends. New-Home Sales. Housing Markets. Market Data + Trends.
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Housing Slowdown Reaches Turning Point as Fewer Sellers List Homes
Pro Builder
AUGUST 19, 2022
Housing Slowdown Reaches Turning Point as Fewer Sellers List Homes. After a torrent of price increases and mortgage rate hikes, homebuyer demand is falling, and so too are new listings as sellers wait for an increase in market activity to put their houses up for sale. Fri, 08/19/2022 - 10:45. Market Data + Trends. New-Home Sales.
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The Top Home Features for First-Time Homebuyers
Pro Builder
MARCH 23, 2022
The list of features most wanted by first-time buyers is similar to the list for home buyers in general, although buyers in general tend to give the features slightly higher ratings. Extra kitchen space also took precedence with 80% of buyers expressing an interest in a double kitchen sink and a walk-in pantry. . New-Home Marketing.
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