It has been reported that Texas broke a record for rainfall during the month of October. From October 22nd to October 31st, Texas experienced a record 5.32 inches of rain across the state (7.75 in San Antonio). Despite the rain, … Continue reading
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According to the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report, new residential construction is on an upswing in Texas. If you are receiving HBW reports, you have probably noticed an uptick in the residential construction market in various parts of … Continue reading
Home building and construction jobs are growing in Florida. Here’s a look at builders that are leading new residential construction throughout the region. Earlier this week, the Daily Journal of Commerce highlighted the latest analysis of Labor Department data … Continue reading
Twin Oaks park closed indefinitely after at least 100 acres of wetlands, native flowers and trees were destroyed last we by a DR Horton subcontractor. Photo Courtesy of the Osceola Sheriff’s Office. Twin Oaks Conservation Area in Osceola opened in … Continue reading
HBW subscribers in the Orlando area welcome the grand opening of KB Home’s new Sawgrass Pointe development. Located off of I-4, SR417 and SR 528, the community is convenient to the area’s choice shopping, employment, and recreation destinations. The lots … Continue reading
The actual housing starts fell short of the projected numbers for March 2015, as the nation’s economic recovery hit a soft patch during the first three months of the year. A harsh winter, the West Coast port labor dispute, weak … Continue reading
HBW subscribers in South Florida aren’t surprised to discover that the Miami housing market is rated tops nationwide. In the most recent update of the Case-Schiller Home Price Index, the Miami and Denver housing markets were singled out as top … Continue reading
According to HBW’s building activity report for Lee County, a surge in massive commercial projects boosted the economy of Lee County last year. The total value of Lee County construction permits jumped 84% to nearly %1 billion. In 2103, the … Continue reading
Happy New Year from HBW! Dave Taylor here wishing you opportunity, industry, and success in the New Year. To get this year started right, let’s take a look at some of the trends that will be driving the U.S. residential … Continue reading
HBW subscribers in the Houston area seeking residential construction job leads have been looking very closely at Sugar Land. Houston-based Johnson Development Corp, developer of record for the Imperial Sugar Land development, has finally decided on a homebuilder for the … Continue reading