11/13/24
As we head toward 2025, the rental and multi-family housing markets are experiencing dynamic shifts that will shape the strategies of developers, investors and homebuilders alike.
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11/8/24
The housing market remains complex, with notable dynamics affecting both supply and demand. As of late 2024, there are key trends in employment, inflation, interest rates, and inventory that homebuilders must navigate to stay competitive.
10/23/24
Matt Risinger and his team have been hard at work throughout 2024 building a state-of-the-art, high-performance home in Austin, Texas utilizing the building science principles he’s known for, as well as BFS Digital Tools.
9/30/24
Sustainability is a growing priority in the construction industry, with an increasing demand for eco-friendly materials that minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and durability.
8/14/24
The remodeling market is an area of the building economy that isn’t currently at its strongest. However, when looking toward the near future, there's a strong case to be made for optimism toward remodeling.
8/1/24
In our recent Market Intelligence Webinar, Ali Wolf, the chief economist at Zonda, provided an insightful overview of the current state of the housing market and the broader economy. Here’s an overview of many of the most important datapoints she referenced about the state of the housing market as of July.
7/31/24
We all know homebuilding is a cyclical industry, which means, as a business owner, homebuilders must be prepared to work through the slower periods to be able to prosper when the industry is at its strongest.
7/16/24
Is it really possible to cut costs and inefficiencies at the same time? Often, the answer is yes. Here are five common ways builders can become more efficient and save money to help reduce homebuilding cycle times.
6/25/24
Effectively implementing solutions to address the skilled labor shortage requires understanding the complex causes that led to it and continue to exacerbate it.
6/11/24
With everyone so busy, where do you start your search? Then, how do you vet the people you find? Here are a few tips to get you started.
5/16/24
Faced with a labor shortage, the building industry sees a solution in a valuable yet sometimes overlooked workforce segment—military veterans.
4/15/24
Home prices are high, making it more difficult for homebuyers to purchase homes as easily as they once did. Here are the ways people are reacting in the current market when they're looking to buy a home.