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Existing Home Sales Reach HIghest Level Since 2006
In a recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales reached a 14-year high in August,
9/24: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY September U.S. economic index slips slightly, but still in growth mode The IHS
Products & Services
First American Title
First American provides the technology, expertise and comprehensive selection of title and settlement services to meet your needs. Drawing on
Land
Intersectional Environmentalism, COVID-19 and Multi-Family
Equitable health and safety response is dominating the multi-family market BY JENNIFER BERTHELOT-JELOVIC How do we adjust to living, learning
Industry News
Trendmaker Homes Austin Names Chelsea Timmons New Vice President of Community Experience
Timmons brings award-winning sales and community launch experience to the company’s expansion strategy in the top 10 metro AUSTIN (September
Industry Observations
Implementing Changes for the Long-Run
Designing for baby boomers must reflect their core values while bringing greater attention to health By Sophia Acevedo With age
Market Research
Buyers Ready to Go Bigger
Post-lockdown homebuyers want bigger homes and more outdoor amenities, and they are willing to pay the (higher) price to get
Architecture & Design
Boomers Have Big Housing Budgets; Here Are 5 Things They Want
Whether buying or renting, the pandemic has made these features permanent for boomers; commercial interior designers must respond By Josh
Economy
New Housing Enjoying Robust Demand As Priorities Shift
Remote work and low interest rates expand geographic desirability BY PATRICK DUFFY During times of great social and economic turbulence—such
Sales & Marketing
Virtual Selling: No Turning Back Now
Technology for selling is necessary for the future By Dennis O’Neil The COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting quarantines, no-work orders, and
Construction
The Brighter Side of Things
The uncertainty of the future makes loans more affordable for developers BY BILLY OLSON When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic
Sustainable Solutions
USGBC-LA Launches ‘HEALTHY BUILDING ALLIANCE’ Just as COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Healthy Buildings
The Alliance is a Commitment to Air & Water Quality, Green Space LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2020) The U.S. Green Building
