Inman

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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Development 181

Development Construction Business Marketing 181

Eyes on Housing

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, such as townhouses, duplexes and other small multifamily properties. For the fourth quarter of 2023, there were just 4,000 2- to 4-unit housing unit construction starts. This is flat from a year prior. Read More ›

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Construction Development 129

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The residential construction industry is facing a crisis as builders manage the critical shortage of building materials and labor. Builders are having to delay project start times, resulting in cost blowouts and developments not being completed. Many people are referring to this time as a ‘profitless boom’ for the building industry.

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Construction Contracts Supply Chain Business 410

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

For the second month in a row the construction sector added jobs, rising by 44,000 jobs in October. Unfortunately for the residential housing sector, most of these jobs were in nonresidential specialty trade contractors (19,000), and in heavy and civil engineering construction (12,000). Residential building is up 5.4%

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Construction Development Business Housing Market 315

Eyes on Housing

AUGUST 23, 2023

The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, such as townhouses, duplexes and other small multifamily properties. For the second quarter of 2023, there were just 3,000 2- to 4-unit housing unit construction starts. This is down from a year prior. Read More ›

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Construction Development 124

Eyes on Housing

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, such as townhouses, duplexes and other small multifamily properties. For the third quarter of 2023, there were just 3,000 2- to 4-unit housing unit construction starts. This is down from a year prior. Read More ›

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Construction Development 107

Eyes on Housing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

During the third quarter of 2022, credit continued to become less available and generally more costly on loans for Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) according to NAHB’s Survey on AD&C Financing.

Development 136

Development Construction Finance Lending 136

Eyes on Housing

MAY 24, 2022

The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, including townhouses, duplexes and other small multifamily properties. While townhouse construction has trended higher in recent quarters, the multifamily segment of the missing middle (apartments in 2 to 4 unit properties) has disappointed.

Construction 158

Construction Development 158

Eyes on Housing

JUNE 7, 2022

Recent developments in the first quarter of 2022 per NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), indicate single-family home building slowing in suburbs, with most other regional geographies following suit. Following the aftermath of COVID-19, home buyer preferences for the suburbs have eased. Read More ›

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Supply Chain Construction Buyers Development 152

Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

Finance 485

Finance Construction Tenants Renovations 485

GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

GoFormz was selected as a Top Tech Firm in the construction industry. Now in its 20th year of publication, Construction Executive is the leading trade magazine about the business of construction. In its most recent issue, CE published a comprehensive list of The Top Construction Technology Firms ™ – and GoFormz made the list!

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Construction Project Management Technology Development 148

Appraisal Buzz

JULY 20, 2021

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development said builders began construction on new homes at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.643 million during the month, a 6.3 percent increase over the 1.546 million rate of starts in May. Those were originally reported slightly higher, a 1.572 million rate. Starts are.

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Construction Development Appraisal 195

Eyes on Housing

AUGUST 22, 2022

At 142,000 units started, this was the largest quarter for rental multifamily construction since the second quarter of 1986. The market share of rental units of multifamily construction starts bounced back to 96%. In contrast, the historical low. Read More ›

Development 144

Development Construction Marketing 144

Eyes on Housing

MARCH 30, 2023

According to NAHB analysis of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) data, large banks (assets greater than $10 billion) have increased their share of the residential construction loan market above pre-Great Recession levels in recent years. The majority of 1-4 residential construction loans are still. Read More ›

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Construction Insurance Development Marketing 102

Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

Development 421

Development Tenants Investing Design 421

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday. The backlog of new construction homes continues to emerge into the market just in time for the spring shopping season,” Nicole Bachaud, Zillow ’s senior economist, said in a statement. New home sales started off 2023 on a positive note, rising 7.2%

Construction 432

Construction Contracts Buyers Development 432

Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

They include the reallocation of funds originally earmarked for relief from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for affordable housing construction, as well as new provisions for the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program to clarify the use of such funds for affordable housing.

Insurance 473

Insurance Construction Government Design 473

Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

They wanted to know if it was okay to use a new construction sale as a comp for an older home. The cost approach is most relevant for new or like new construction. It reflects the current cost of construction materials and labor as well as land value. All three approaches are not always used but depend on the property itself.

Construction 79

Construction Appraisal Process Appraisal Bracketing 79

Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

The company says it will use the funding to scale its operations, accelerate its research and development and expand construction into new markets. Through this building process, Veev says it can build homes up to four times faster than standard construction industry standards, which in turn can bring down costs significantly.

Construction 397

Construction Development Design Inspection 397

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since its foundation in 1997, Proprietary Capital has developed a platform to invest in the U.S. It also has a niche in construction and manufactured home loan programs. residential mortgage market and housing-related assets.

Lending 430

Lending Renovations Construction Finance 430

Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

They wanted to know if it was okay to use new construction sales in an appraisal of an older home. The cost approach is most relevant for new or like new construction. It reflects the current cost of construction materials and labor as well as land value. Comparables need to be similar physically to the subject property as well.

Construction 71

Construction Appraisal Appraisal Process Bracketing 71

Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program designed to allow for the construction of rental housing units is getting a new participant: the Cherokee Nation. At least one member of the renter’s household must be employed as a skilled worker at the time of initial leasing of the property and must sign the lease.”

Human Resources 421

Human Resources Construction Law Contracts 421

Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

The California State Senate passed a bill this week that would permit the construction of affordable housing units on land owned by faith-based institutions and nonprofit colleges, even if local zoning ordinances and laws would normally prevent construction. The bill, introduced last December by Sen. Wiener told the Davis Vanguard.

Construction 384

Construction Law Design Tools 384

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced a new series of affordable housing grants totaling $13.5 Homebuyers will contribute significant sweat equity toward the development of their units and/or the units of other homebuyers participating in the local self-help housing programs,” HUD added.

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Development Construction Investing Buyers 346

Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Lenders can also define workflows and business rules for any mortgage product, including construction loans, manufactured home loans, home equity loans and bridge loans.

Technology 421

Technology Retail Lending Design 421

Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

Long, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, will be responsible for building Planet’s retail networks and will also have a focus on product development, the company said.

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Retail Lending Renovations Construction 431

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

But some of those local officials are now expressing concern that the provisions of the new law are restricting their ability to more actively participate in development decisions within their communities, according to reporting by WUSF Public Media. “I think the hesitancy comes with the fact that it’s a preemption.

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Law Legal Development Construction 369

Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

David O’Reilly, CEO of Howard Hughes Holdings which constructs planned communities, describes the market being “at the cusp,” saying that the demand appears to be coinciding with more members of Gen X nearing a time where they will become “empty nesters.”

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Buyers Construction Realtors Development 500

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It replaces them with rules that permit rapid development and construction of new housing units, a move to address ballooning costs. The meetings with the community members — the folks who have actually experienced the displacement — are key to any decisions,” on new construction.

Construction 397

Construction Government Law Development 397

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). Homebuilders are still benefiting from very low inventory of existing homes for sale, which has driven more buyers to consider new construction,” Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant said. In August, the sales pace of new homes fell 8.7%

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Inventory Buyers Construction Sellers 500

Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

California-based fix-and-flip lender Anchor Loans launched a third-party originator (TPO) channel to serve mortgage brokers, banks, private and non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lenders and other referral partners whose clients are home builders, developers and investors.

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Investors Housing Market Finance Construction 441

Inman

JUNE 5, 2023

Explore how innovative solutions are revolutionizing new development from a historically building-centric view to a tenant-centric approach, in this must-watch Inman Access class.

Construction 146

Construction Tenants Development Technology 146

McKissock

MAY 6, 2022

New construction is treated a little differently by lenders, FHA, and the GSEs. When appraising new construction homes, you must take into consideration certain features and attributes that don’t necessarily apply to re-sales. Those requirements can make it hard to find other new construction comparables. Learn more.

Construction 86

Construction Appraisal Inspection Development 86

Simonson Real Estate

AUGUST 24, 2020

It was here that I had the opportunity to moderate the Banking and Construction Lending Update discussion with Patricia Gnetz of U.S. The larger national bank lenders confirmed they are still active in new construction lending and were able to successfully close several pre-construction loans that were in process when COVID-19 started.

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Lending Construction Tenants Real Estate 148

GoForrmz

JANUARY 26, 2023

Join construction industry leaders in a live, roundtable discussion about construction tech solutions 2023 is likely to continue to bring challenges to the construction industry, including labor shortages, high material costs, and rocky economic conditions.

Construction 78

Construction Technology Design Clients 78

Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to examine the intricacies of converting office space into residential living units. Each new goal, while worthy, widens the disconnect between buildings constructed decades ago and what regulation requires today.”

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Development Finance Design Construction 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Adding his leadership skills will be beneficial at a time when Planet is looking to differentiate itself with various purchase loan products, one-time-close construction loans and other niche programs, the company stated. He will focus on product development and building the company’s retail lending network.

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Lending Retail Contracts Construction 420