Smart homes are all the rage these days as technology continues to infiltrate the industry. In fact, smart home automation is not only set to continue to rise, it’s expected to become a $15 trillion industry in the next decade. And it’s quickly becoming one of the most asked about features among prospective homebuyers. However,… Continue Reading
Adding a deck or replacing an old one is a popular project in warmer months – one that provides outdoor entertaining space and enhances home value. If you’re considering a deck project this season, will you choose to build with wood or composite? Decks built from either material have a high return on investment at… Continue Reading
Many homebuyers think new homes are problem free, but that’s a big misconception. Although there are many perks to purchasing a newly constructed home, they’re not impervious to installation defects, and on many occasions, these defects can be overlooked by municipal inspectors. Defects can occur in the design, the materials, the installation of prefabricated items… Continue Reading
Ever fancied robots delivering your parcels right at your doorstep? The all new prime Air drone may actually make this a reality. Sounds interesting, does it not? Let’s take it even a step further. Experts feel that these drones can also be used for carrying any sort of cargo from one place to another. What… Continue Reading
As sales improve and prices rebound, another housing component is showing growth: square footage. During the real estate lull, the average home size shrunk. However, while the housing market shows signs of recovery, larger and more luxurious homes are also making a comeback. Over the past year, the average size of new homes has grown… Continue Reading
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes hit a significant milestone in June, surging eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor. “This is the… Continue Reading
The real estate sector has finally caught up to technology so to speak. Technology gurus have been known to try out the latest technology trend as soon as it hits the market. However, homebuilder’s didn’t start integrating strong technologically advanced gadgets into their plans until more recently. According to Forbes magazine, smart home technology is… Continue Reading
Despite continued uncertainty surrounding the fiscal cliff, Americans are showing increased confidence in the housing market and the direction of the economy. According to results from Fannie Mae’s November 2012 National Housing Survey, such improvement bodes especially well for continued strengthening in the housing sector, which in turn is likely to support overall economic growth…. Continue Reading
If you watch the news, most of the economic outlooks always mention the state of the housing market. Residential construction has a positive, direct impact on the United States economy. For each new single-family that is built, three jobs are created. Jobs are created in the lumber and concrete industry. Lighting and heating industries and… Continue Reading
It’s the perfect time to buy a new home! Interest rates are near all-time lows. More inventory means better selection, and better prices. You can enjoy huge tax benefits, and mortgage interest is tax deductible. Buying a new home is as affordable as renting. Are you still on the fence about buying a new home?… Continue Reading