by Todd Bird | Feb 19, 2020 | Show Prep
First some background… “Fixer Upper,” is an HGTV home remodeling show that showcases the charms of Waco, Texas. It’s been attracting tourists and new residents while raising home values and property taxes. While the show ended its run in 2018 after five...
by Todd Bird | Feb 19, 2020 | Show Prep
…according to a new analysis from Redfin. These medium-sized Markets will WOW You! Believe it or not, these four metros are already attracting out-of-town home buyers thanks to the low cost of acquiring and developing land for new-home construction. So, here they are...
by Todd Bird | Feb 19, 2020 | Show Prep
Costs, Labor, Fees, Regulations all made the list Cost and availability in the labor market topped the list of problems that home builders faced in 2019 and it’s expected to be the number problem again this year. That’s according to specific questions on the...
by Todd Bird | Jan 19, 2020 | Show Prep
2019 ended with an estimated 1,250,600 housing units completed, pleasing home builders. US Census Bureau Housing Starts soared in December 2019, with 11.2% new homes planned nationwide. This is providing some sense of comfort for home builders, big and small, with...
by Todd Bird | Jan 19, 2020 | Show Prep
The possibilities offered by using more engineered wood, such as glulam timber in the construction industry is enticing builders and uniting environmentalists. Research at the University of Massachusetts is proving that engineered wood, which is 20 wood boards glued...