Appealing to the Strong Senior Housing Market

Builder confidence in the 55+ senior housing market, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Market Survey. The two major sub-markets for this demographic are the single-family and multifamily condominium home buyer markets. One of the factors … Continue reading

Hot Residential Construction in Broward County

HBW subscribers know that the residential construction employment is skyrocketing in Broward County. Southeastern Florida has always been an enormously popular residential market. During the housing bust, the area suffered tremendously. But with the real estate market recovering and empty-nester … Continue reading

Spray-On Solar Tech May Change Green Building

Of all the green building technologies available to the construction industry, spray-on solar cells could become one of the most important. Everyone wants to decrease their carbon footprint and increase their energy efficiency, and solar panels are one way of … Continue reading

Birmingham’s Hottest New Residential Developments

Birmingham’s bustling Crestline Park neighborhood will soon be home to The Gladstone townhome complex, an $11 million dollar multifamily townhome development. The Gladstone will occupy the site of the now-defunct McElwin school at the intersection of Montelvallo Road South and … Continue reading

Household Features Buyers Want

The National Association of Home Builders recently polled over 400 developers and real estate agents to find out what buyers want—and don’t want—in their new home. Green tech and energy efficiency are tops on the list, with ample organization, storage, … Continue reading