Relying on a realtor for the first viewing of a possible home is no longer the norm. These days, buyers use the Internet and/or a mobile device to scope out possibilities and hunt on the go. How can agents and sellers take advantage of the digital...
Building codes and new technology are not the only things builders must stay up to date on. The way consumers look for homebuilders has changed. Of course, word of mouth is still top dog, but WHERE those conversations are occurring is what’s new. If builders...
When trying to decide the best way to go about buying, moving to or remodeling a home, the answers are closer than you think— on your smartphone. Here are some apps no homebuyer should be without. House Hunter House Hunter is a mobile app that helps you...
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta recently researched the common viewpoint that young adult buyers are not as active in pursuit of homeownership as their counterparts from prior generations. What they discovered is that the numbers may not support this after all. Indeed what they discovered...
As the weather warms up, so does the housing market, and experts say this year’s spring selling season is shaping up to be an active one. Whether you’re buying or selling, The Fiscal Times shares some of the top trends to keep an eye on...
Better Homes and Gardens recently surveyed the attitude and behavior trends of homebuyers in the U.S., with a focus on the "next generation.” The exclusive survey looked at their preferences on topics such as outdoor living spaces, home exteriors, kitchens, and the integration of smart...
Now here’s an incentive for Millennials to get off the fence about buying their first home. According to a recent Builder Online article, it is now more affordable to own a home than it was 15 years ago. It's also more cost effective to buy rather...
Househappy.org, an innovative new property portal has released a new free download, Househappy for iPhone. This new app is user-friendly and incorporates a unique, full-screen interface to display thumbnails of homes for sale, listing details and area maps. Homebuyers want lots of quality visuals and no...
Builder Online recently interviewed Epcon Communities, who started building homes for active adults in 1986. They shared an interesting viewpoint – it’s not what these home have that matters to this demographic, it’s actually what they don’t have. Boomers are attracted to low-maintenance neighborhoods and one-story...
NAHB recently conducted a survey on what current homebuyers consider important. In-home elevators ranked extremely low on the list; however builders are using their own intuition as aging in place becomes more and more popular. Baby boomers now represent the largest age group in the country,...