House Not Finished Yet? Buyers Still Move In
Supply-chain problems have led to some new-home buyers moving in before completion, even as many builders order supplies months earlier than they once did.
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Florida Realtors economist: An infographic tool customizable by zip code empowers members to create personal, localized infographics they can share on social media.
Home Builders Predict a Booming 2022
Construction firm survey: To keep up with projects, 3 out of 4 builders plan to hire more people in 2022, with 1 out of 4 slated to grow by 10% or more.
MBA: Lenders Make it Easier for Buyers to Qualify
As interest rates rise, fewer homeowners refinance. As a result, lenders are sitting on more cash and willing to ease lending criteria, notably for jumbo loans.
Dec. Home Starts Increase for Third Straight Month
For all of 2021, home starts were up 15.6% compared to 2020. Builders are slowly ramping up construction in spite of rising costs for raw materials.
How Will the Uptick in Investors Play Out?
As rents soar, investors buy more homes – but a Moody’s Analytics economist says that’s a potential precursor to price declines if they decide it’s time to sell.
Email Drip Campaigns? What You Should Know
If a person needs to hear something seven times in order for it to stick, an email drip campaign fills the bill. But generic emails won’t do the job.
QR Code Scams? But They Seem So Safe
Linking via QR codes is just as risky as clicking attached email files. If QR code scams continue to grow, it could hurt their effectiveness as a marketing tool.
How to Get HOA Approval with a Low Credit Score
RE Q&A: A potential condo buyer avoids credit cards and debt, but is financially secure. How can she make that clear to an HOA board that considers credit scores?
Jan. Builder Confidence Dinged by Rising Prices
Builders remain extremely confident, but NAHB blamed a one point drop in its confidence index on inflation and the rising cost of raw materials.