Green homes have come a long way in the last few decades, and building a green home is quickly shifting from an “alternative” way of building to the mainstream…and it’s only growing greener. The Scope of the Green Home Market According to the most recent 2020 study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), about one third of single family home builders (33%) report that they are currently doing green builds for more than a majority of their projects. And the green home builder market share continues to grow, with the…
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Being an Owner-Builder: Should You Build Your Own Home (Literally)?
Are you considering being an owner-builder? You’ve just bought the perfect piece of land and are ready to build your dream home. Most people will use a licensed general contractor (a “GC”) to build their home from the ground up. But some people – those who wish to be an “owner-builder” or “owner-contractor” – will plan to physically build the house themselves. Opinions seem to be pretty mixed about whether it makes sense to be an owner-builder. It’s safe to say that being an owner-builder can be like an adventure – where you may have good, bad and unexpected experiences….
Read moreHome Builder Loan Market…Not So Terrible?
Whether it’s houses, land or lots for sale, too many in the real estate industry have seen deals fall apart because of the tight lending market over the past few years. Words to describe the lending market in recent years might include: “terrible”, “non-existent” or “impossible”…making a report of “neutral” something to celebrate. The NAHB recently issued its “Survey on Acquisition, Development & Construction Financing” for the second quarter of 2012, which describes homebuilders’ and developers’ current experiences with the availability of loans for land acquisition, land development and home construction. What can we glean from the survey? Our key…
Read moreChoosing Your Builder: Tip #2 for Buying Lots and Land
Today we’re looking at the second of our 8 Tips For Buying Residential Lots and Land for a New Home. So you think you’ve found an area, neighborhood or even lots for sale that fit your community style. Well, at the same time you should be evaluating potential home builders – or even just the types of builders – that you may want to use. Know Your Options Investigate your home builder options carefully. Some vacant lots or land for sale allow you to use any builder you want, but in other areas your choices for builders may be more limited…
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