The Great Recession that began in 2007 hit the construction industry hard. Many jobs were lost and countless construction workers had to change their line of work. Fortunately, since the end of the Great Recession, the amount of open construction jobs has increased. Access to labor has been a challenge with the high demand for […]
The first-time home buyer’s nightmare is to fall in love with a home, make an offer and find out that your dream home was every other first-time home buyer’s dream home. After making numerous offers, it can seem like and impossible goal to reach. The dream can come true and here are some ways to […]
The National Home Builders Association reported that the number of owner households has been rising since the third quarter of 2016. New construction homes are rising in demand. This demand comes from the slow gain of new residential construction over the past decade. This can be seen in the change of the median age of […]
In 2008 conventional loans made up three-quarters of new home sales and steadily fell to only 57.3% in 2010. Fortunately reports show a steady increase since 2010 and shares in conventional mortgages have been above 71% over the past two years. In the first quarter of 2018 they accounted for 74.2% of new home sales […]
The Great Recession that began in 2007 caused a major housing crisis. Many are not to blame when they shy away from owning a home. There are many benefits to owning a home that outweigh the negative. Long-term security and a sense of community. When you buy home, you are able to plant your roots. […]
Good curb appeal is a plus when selling your home. In fact, attractive landscaping can add up to 28% overall value to your home. There is a fine line between too much and too little landscaping which could lead to a setback in your home’s appearance. To make sure your landscaping is not a complete […]
