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New Home Construction Expectations for 2022

Appraisal Buzz

The housing market boomed in 2021 like few could have expected. Of course, the construction industry has been facing some pressing challenges, including hitches in global and national supply chains. Of course, the construction industry has been facing some pressing challenges, including hitches in global and national supply chains.

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ADU options set to expand in California

Housing Wire

It is shipped from the Boxabl manufacturing facility in Las Vegas and is “designed to unfold into a fully functional dwelling unit in just a few hours,” reducing construction costs and minimizing environmental impacts, according to a company news release.

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Treasury’s new housing plan includes redirected COVID-19 funds to boost affordable supply

Housing Wire

Department of the Treasury on Tuesday announced a series of new initiatives designed to increase the supply of affordable housing across the country. The FFB risk-sharing initiative will assist in the construction of “tens of thousands of additional affordable homes” over the next decade, he wrote.

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Master planned communities post strong new home sales numbers in 2023

Housing Wire

And in 2023, each of the top 50 communities sold at least 368 homes, although that’s fewer than the 2021 record of 460 sales per community. The thoughtful design and selection of community amenities contribute to the appeal for buyers.” MPCs also provide builders with a wealth of lots in highly desirable communities.

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Utah Professional Women in Building group leaves a mark

Housing Wire

Now, in 2021, the large, female-only company designed and constructed a home that was showcased in the 2021 Utah Valley Parade of Homes — and sold to benefit several good causes. Utah Professional Women in Building group.

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations. I am also the past President of the North Texas Chapter of the National Association of Appraisers where I hold the MNAA designation and am currently on the Board of Directors. .

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Single-Family Built-for-Rent Growth Strong in 2022

Eyes on Housing

Single-family built-for-rent construction ended 2022 strong with a rising total market share. According to NAHB’s analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, there were approximately 17,000 single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) starts during the fourth quarter of 2022.

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