How Will Record-High Lumber Prices Affect New Home Sales?
How will record-high lumber prices affect new home sales? Housing demand is strong, builder confidence is high, and the housing market overall has been a bright spot for the economy. Despite these facts, there’s a consistent problem that builders haven’t been able to shake: skyrocketing lumber prices. Though some trends show the worst lumber price […]
Builder Confidence Soars in October—What That Means for You
Builder confidence soars in October—what that means for you Builder confidence in the single family–home market hit an all-time high of 85 this October. That’s an increase from September’s 83 and an entirely different world from April’s confidence index of 30. What effects, if any, does this soaring confidence have for you, and what can […]
Best Practices for Selling a Model Home
Best practices for selling a model home A model home is your company’s representation of the home you build—an optimized, idealized space that proves your skill at building quality homes. Naturally, some buyers will be drawn to your model homes for purchase. What are some best practices for selling model homes, and what can you […]
Nightmare on Overwhelmed Street: Why Warranties Matter
Nightmare on Overwhelmed Street: Why warranties matter It’s late on a stormy Friday night. You’re having a nice dinner with your family. Suddenly, your phone buzzes and rings loudly, even though you turned it off when you sat down. You don’t recognize the number but reluctantly answer. “Dreamy Custom Homes,” you begin to say. You’re […]
How to Set Expectations for Buyers Using a Structural Warranty
How to set expectations for buyers using a structural warranty Buyers want to know what to expect when purchasing new construction homes. Their expectations are usually much higher than with pre-owned homes. The better you can set expectations, the better your transactions will go. Let’s look at how a structural warranty from 2-10 Home Buyers […]
How Builders Can Capitalize on the Home Remodeling Boom
How builders can capitalize on the home remodeling boom It’s no secret that new-home demand has far outpaced new-home construction. This shortage of affordable new homes has been a leading factor in the home remodeling boom. In fact, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, the home remodeling market has grown over 50% since […]
