An Easy Way to Increase the Value of Your Homes
An easy way to increase the value of your homes Despite a relative lull in builder confidence, builders are in a decent position overall. Demand is high. More buyers are considering new construction than ever before. And market conditions mean there’s good money to be had. Today, let’s look at one of the easiest ways […]
The Slow, Steady Decline of Builder Confidence
The slow, steady decline of builder confidence Over the past year or so, builder confidence has soared. In November 2020, it reached a peak of 90 (out of 100, with anything over 50 representing overall positive sentiment). But recently, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) noted a downward trend in builder confidence. Let’s look […]
How Millennials View Home Buying After COVID-19
How millennials view home buying after COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic upended how most of us view just about every aspect of our lives. While the future of home building certainly looks bright, how do millennials—the largest group of home buyers on the market—view their home-buying futures? Let’s examine how millennials look at home buying currently, […]
Lumber Prices Start Falling: Why and What It Means to Builders
Lumber prices start falling: Why and what it means to builders Lumber prices are finally falling. What’s driving it, can we expect lower prices to stay, and how does it affect you as a builder? Key drivers of the lumber price crash As of this writing, lumber prices are hovering between $750 and $850 per […]
McCalle Fryar Wins Excellence Under 45 Award From TAB
McCalle Fryar wins Excellence under 45 Award from TAB The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced that McCalle Fryar was one of their Excellence under 45 Award winners in 2021. McCalle has been with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW) for 16 years. We want to share with you why TAB chose her for this […]
Auctioning New Homes to the Highest Bidder: Pros and Cons
Auctioning new construction to the highest bidder: Pros and cons An emerging trend among builders is auctioning new construction to the highest bidder. Between appliance shortages, volatile prices for building materials, and overwhelming demand, builders have had to adjust how they sell to better protect their profits. Today, we’ll cover some of the pros and […]
