Simple, Affordable Ways to Increase your Home’s Resale Value

by ryw | Mar 28, 2015 | Blog, New Construction, Real Estate

According to most sources, the housing market has still not fully rebounded from the 2008 recession although there are some positive trends (prices rising, low interest rates) as well as some negative ones (sales growth flat). That said, spring is traditionally a big...

Builder Declares Top 10 Design Trends of 2012

by ryw | Dec 3, 2012 | Blog, New Construction, Real Estate

It’s inevitable that these start coming out. And with the impending Mayacalypse, we’ll likely see some Top 10 (In the History of the World) lists, too. Builder came up with some bulls eyes with their Top 10 Design Trends of 2012, though, including: Open...

New Homes Sales up in April

by ryw | May 31, 2012 | Blog, New Construction, Real Estate

According to a recent article on Builder Magazine’s website, new home sales in April were up 3.3% over March’s numbers. The total figure came in at 343,000, which exceeded the consensus expectations of 335,000. Median home price also ticked upwards with a...

Smaller Homes A Passing Fad?

by ryw | Apr 2, 2012 | Blog, New Construction, Real Estate

According to a recent article on Builder Magazine, the trend that saw home sizes decreasing may be reversing. When the housing market tanked, new homes went down in square footage. The McMansion seemed destined to go the way of the dodo, while smaller, more efficient...

What $8 Million Buys in a Calgary Condo

by ryw | Jan 30, 2012 | Blog, New Construction, Real Estate

Got an extra $8.3 million laying around? Feel like relocating to Canada? You could be the proud owner of this record-breaking Calgary condo, billed as the most expensive condo sold in the city. As part of a $130 million development called “THE RIVER,” the...

U.S. Employment Up But Construction Numbers Static

by ryw | May 6, 2011 | Blog, New Construction, Real Estate

The U.S. Department of Labor just released its latest Employment Situation Summary for the month of April. Although things are looking promising for the overall U.S. economy, the construction business hasn’t enjoyed the same gains. Almost a quarter of a million...