HBW Report: Atlanta Residential Construction 2015

In comparison to 2014, the Metro Atlanta area experienced a 14% increase in new residential construction activity during 2015. With the start of the New Year comes the year-end review, and according to the HBW database, in 2015 Atlanta experienced … Continue reading

HBW Report: Third Quarter Highs in Atlanta and Florida

There are some highs in the Southeast, and we’re not talking about the weather. The HBW database is flooded with rich information on new residential construction in Florida and the Metro Atlanta areas.  In comparison to 2014, new residential permits … Continue reading

HBW Report (Florida + Atlanta): New Residential Construction Heats Up in the South

For those of us living in the South, we know that the temperatures have been at a high this summer.  For those of you who are receiving HBW’s Construction Data Reports, you are already aware of the highs that Florida … Continue reading

Clients Come First in Alpharetta’s Home Services Portal

Homeowners who love to entertain alfresco are discovering that outdoor kitchen and living areas can increase their property values. Photo curtesy of Customer First Home Services. HBW subscribers in North Fulton County area will be interested to know about the new Customer … Continue reading

Merger of Mega-Builders May Reshape the Industry

Standard Pacific has merged with Ryland, a move that will position them to build  homes in 17 markets. Pictured; a Standard Pacific home on offer in Winding Creek, Southlake, TX. Photo courtesy of Standard Pacific.  Whether the reason is competing executive egos or … Continue reading

Multifamily Development Will Stay Strong Through 2017

Nationwide, developers are focused on building more mixed-use luxury multifamily developments such as this one, currently under construction in downtown Miami. Photo courtesy of Constec Developers. Urban developers are counting on the demand for multifamily residences to stay strong over the next two to three … Continue reading

Mid-state Georgia Residential Sales Trending Upward

Last year’s consolidation of Macon and Bibb Counties hasn’t dampened the recovery of the residential real estate markets in the area. Houston County has also been experiencing a market resurgence. The gains aren’t enormous or flashy; rather they are the … Continue reading

Fannie Mae Embraces LEED for Multifamily Through Lower Interest Rates

On February 6, the United States Green Building Council announced that Fannie Mae will reward green-built multifamily projects with a lower interest rate. The USGBC’s LEED rating system is one of several recognized certifications, with ENERGY STAR® and Enterprise’s Green … Continue reading

Lee County Commercial Building Permits Soar

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