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CoreLogic Reports Lowest Overall Delinquency Rate in More Than 20 Years this April
U.S. serious delinquency rate this April was the lowest for any month in nearly 14 years No state posted an
Products & Services
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Industry News
CoreLogic Reports Lowest Overall Delinquency Rate in More Than 20 Years this April
U.S. serious delinquency rate this April was the lowest for any month in nearly 14 years No state posted an
Industry Observations
Designing Homes Based on Buyer Demands
Recent home market trends have lowered home prices but encouraged homebuilder creativity to meet new buyer demands By BRIANNA FRIES
Market Research
The B&D Interview: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief Economist of CoreLogic
Ralph McLaughlin breaks down the latest market data, preparing builders for the rest of the year Builder and Developer: How
Land
Opportunity Zones: An Exciting New Era of Development
Opportunity zones are creating an exciting new era of real estate development By SEAN BURTON First introduced in late 2017
Architecture & Design
Summertime: Patio Door Trends Bring the Outdoors Inside
Create a seamless home design that maximizes the setting with these tips By BARBARA SCHMIDT Now that we are heading
Economy
CoreLogic Reports April Home Prices Increased by 3.6% Year Over Year
Annual price growth shows the first acceleration since March 2018 The HPI Forecast indicates prices will increase by 4.7% by
Sales & Marketing
Energy Efficiency: Beyond an Amenity
As homebuyers demand more energy efficiency and savings, builders need to communicate the benefits and strategies used to build their
Finance
CoreLogic Reports the Negative Equity Share Fell to 4.1% in the First Quarter of 2019
17,000 residential properties regained equity in the first quarter of 2019 The average homeowner gained $6,400 in home equity during
Construction
Construction Execs Optimistic About Homebuilding Business
Advanced technology and the entrance of millennial buyers into the market are fueling market growth By RICK BECHTEL It is
Sustainable Solutions
New Study Uncovers Favorability of Energy-Efficient Housing
Discover the sustainability trend that is expected to continue growing By GREGG WALKER An overwhelming majority of residential customers are
