Residential SIP Demand Rises

Use of alternative building methods and materials is on the rise, especially in the residential construction industry. While stick-frame construction is still the norm in much of the U.S., many builders are embracing the use of Structural Insulated Panels, or … Continue reading

KB Home Intensifies Interest in San Antonio Market

KB Home  has finally opened The Reserve at Southton Ranch in Bexar County, just south of downtown San Antonio past I-37. When completed, this master-planned neighborhood will add 128 new homes to the area.  KB Home is carefully developing the … Continue reading

KJIMS Homes Moves In to Naples and Marco Island Housing Market

Sarasota’s KJIMS Homes is bringing their high-end luxury homes to Naples and Marco Island. KJIMS specializes in high-end homes and top-notch customer service. The company works to provide a seamless transition of services from the design phase all the way … Continue reading

D. R. Horton’s Express Strategy Shift

Development giant D. R. Horton’s latest quarterly results, these numbers are a strong indicator that the U.S. homebuilding industry is shifting in ways that will benefit the national economy, even if the trend does irk investors. By market closing on … Continue reading

Florida Realtors Summit 2015 Reports Strong Market

The state’s economic and realty markets in 2014 had experts from the MarketWatch asking, “Has Florida found the secret to saving the economy?” That year saw the state’s market recovery level since the 2008 meltdown outperforming nearly every other housing … Continue reading

Model Homes Open in Bridgeland, Bring Jobs

As HBW subscribers already know, the number of residential construction jobs in Bridgeland continues to climb. Newly opened model homes in the Hidden Creek neighborhood of the 11,400-acre master planned Bridgeland are expected to attract even more buyers into the … Continue reading

Jacksonville Beach a Hot Market for New Luxury Housing

Hello All! Dave Taylor here, checking in with you today about the construction boom that’s been happening in the Duvall County, Florida’s Jacksonville Beach. Building trades professionals seeking residential construction job leads would do very well to check out our … Continue reading

HBW Serves 3 of America’s Hottest Housing Markets

According to Realtor.com’s recently released market data, HBWeekly serves three of America’s ten fastest-growing housing markets: Atlanta-Sandy Springs, Georgia, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, and Houston-The Woodlands, Texas. Realtor.con’s chief economist Jonathan Smoke explains that, “If access to credit improves, we could … Continue reading

Green Trends in New Homes

New homeowners want to live in healthier, greener, homes. According to Tara Campbell, founder and blogger for Power House Growers, “homeowners are starting to place health high on the priority list when looking at real estate investments. Families are looking … Continue reading

TAR Releases Glowing Annual Housing Report for Texas

According to the Texas Association of Realtors’ annual housing report, the state has maintained its role as a national leader in population, economic, and housing market growth throughout 2014. Dan Hatfield, TAR chairman, says that “it’s a great time to … Continue reading