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housing trends: Cliff Diving And Silver Linings - 06/24/09 02:17 PM
While sales of existing homes have begun to show some evidence of life, new home sales appear to be practicing the art of “cliff diving.” Sales of new homes reached a new record low for the month of May, and builders across the U.S. are struggling to make ends meet. But why aren’t the ratios between new and existing homes comparable? I believe there’s one major factor, and that is price.
 
Builders who are still marketing homes built during the past year or two, have a set cost in those homes, and are generally unwilling to sell them at a … (5 comments)

housing trends: Can I Afford To Have My Home Staged? - 06/12/09 02:48 PM
As a former homebuilder with 40 years experience, I can say without equivocation that professionally staged homes have a distinct advantage over non-staged homes. I can say this as I have had direct experience with the sales of thousands of homes during my career.
 
With several years in the corporate world of home building, I saw first hand the advantages of staged homes. That’s why ALL major homebuilders, including the ones for which I worked, had professionally decorated model homes in each neighborhood. And strangely, the model home plan was always the big seller in that neighborhood.
 
The simple … (11 comments)

housing trends: Instead of "Green," Let's Build Homes That Make Sense - 05/19/09 04:12 PM
With so much emphasis being placed upon the building of “green” homes, the term has lost some of its meaning. Much of the confusion surrounding the term stems from its very casual use by many in construction, manufacturing, and real estate; and in some cases, the person or entity using the term is just as confused as the consumer.
 
While there are various green certifications available for new construction, remodeling, and home products—Leed, Energy Star, Earth Craft—it’s sometimes difficult for consumers to differentiate between the options offered. What home buyers need is a home that makes sense for them, a … (14 comments)

 

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