Opinion Companies Cancel Policies and Raise Premiums Residents of California are struggling to find fire insurance policies to cover their houses after finding old policies cancelled or reduced...
Economics Private Residential Spending Rises in September Total private residential construction spending was up in September, making three straight months of increases. The bump is attributed to...
Demographics Where Do Homeowners Stay in Their Houses the Longest? American homeowners are slow to move, staying an average of half a decade longer in their homes than before, according to a report by Redfin...
Home Design Follow These Tips to Add Value to Your Next Build Adding value to a new home while staying within budget is increasingly hard as expectations from buyers rise. The internet allows any buyer...
Market Data + Trends Down-Payment Financial Assistance Link to Loan Default Disappears in New Study A new study suggests defaulting on a loan is not tied to receiving financial assistance for a down payment, as originally thought, when...
New-Home Sales How Will Rising Mortgage Rates Affect Home Sales? Rising mortgage rates and home prices may be the extra push needed for potential homebuyers to lock in a home before it gets even...
Codes + Standards Undisclosed ICC Agreement With NAHB Allegedly Thwarts More Stringent Building Codes The International Code Council made an unpublicized deal with the National Association of Home Builders that has effectively blocked efforts...
Demographics Which Housing Market Has Builder Confidence at an All-Time High? Business is booming with the Boomers. Third quarter results are in, and the 55+ housing market index is at the highest it has ever been...
Human Resources Why You Should Worry About Your Workers and the Opioid Crisis A builder is experiencing pain in her arm, gets a prescription, and finishes the recommended doses. But she doesn’t throw the extra pills...
Sales Will Mortgage Rates Drop After Climbing for Third Week Straight? Mortgage rates increased for the third straight week, but a decrease in the 10 Year Treasury and moves by the Federal Reserve may signal a...
