Industry Insights

Regardless of your political bent, things have changed. The Federal Reserve has managed the economy for the last eight years by holding its rates at unprecedented lows for an unprecedented timeframe. That is about to change. No matter what you believe, the market seems to …
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I see custom home builders use this in their ads and billboards all the time, “Why Settle for Modular?” They are trying to imply that a modular home is inferior to site built. However, their ploys are misleading. First, all modular homes ARE stick built …
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Having land for building a new custom home is a critical first step in the process. For some, they already have the land or they have been gifted the land from family members. For others, it is a process they must go through prior to …
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The tiny house movement has swept the country. There are TV shows dedicated to it, blogs that rave about it, and people that are drawn to it to find a way to live more economically. Tiny homes are typically broken down into two types, mobile …
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This year’s election created numerous predictions of impact on interest rates depending on who won. In the post-election week, rates have jumped about .4%. Doesn’t sound like much, does it? While they are still at 3.97% nationwide (which is historically low), that jump means an …
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The HERS Index or, the Home Energy Rating System is simply an analysis of a home’s energy efficiency per the HERS Index. This index is the nationally recognized scoring system for measuring a home’s energy performance. Many cities and some states either require or will …
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When it comes to moving into a home that is new to you, you have many options. The typical homebuyer takes the usual path and starts looking at the used home inventory on Zillow or Trulia. They find several homes that seem to meet their …
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There are many things that go into home safety from a physical security perspective (by that I mean keeping the bad guys out). Lots of time goes into adding/using deadbolts, choosing specific exterior door hardware, enhancing window locks, using electronic garage door access, etc. Other …
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Several weeks ago I attended a Log and Timber Show in Pennsylvania. I always enjoy seeing new designs, talking with architects, and seeing what new products and techniques are being offered to treat and maintain homes constructed entirely of wood. One of the things I …
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