Source: Redfin — Homes sold faster than ever during the four weeks ending February 13, as a record 57% of homes that went under contract did so within two weeks of being listed. People buying homes now are paying more than ever before, too—a median $1,997 per...
Source: Housing Wire —Â On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that housing permits came in at an excellent print at 1,899,000, surprising me. Then I took a look at housing completions at 1,246,000, and it reminded me of the sad state of the housing...
Source: Housing Wire —Â A real estate agent predicts we’ll be seeing a lot of the new ‘seacore’ trend this year, as we embrace a toned-down and rustic nautical look. Think green blues, pastels, repurposed antiques, ticking stripes, and natural...
Source: Keeping Current Matters — A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is...
Source: World Property Journal —Â According to the American Institute of Architects, the U.S. nonresidential building sector is expected to see a healthy rebound through next year after failing to recover with the broader economy last year. The AIA’s...
Source: Construction Dive —Â Public construction projects almost always require surety bonds. As a type of insurance, bonds protect the government if the wheels come off a project, or the contractor absconds with the funds. Indeed, bonding has been mandatory on...