Cashing In on Home Builder Rebates

If you are not using manufacturers’ rebate programs, you may be leaving hard-earned money on the table. Working with manufacturers is a given when you are in the construction industry.  We often create long-lasting relationships with the companies that produce … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – July 2016

Although D.R. Horton continued its lead for total housing starts throughout Texas, hundreds of builders were active in July and responsible for the more than 5,000 housing starts during the one-month period. When reading news about construction in Texas, you … Continue reading

Residential Construction in Florida Holding Steady in Summer

With nearly 4,400 housing starts last month, residential construction in Florida has been consistent in June and July. Last month, we reviewed the state of Florida’s residential construction in June as well as through the first half of the year.  … Continue reading

Growth in Florida Residential Construction through Q2

Through the second quarter of this year, residential construction in NE Florida reflects year-over-year growth of 30%, and Central Florida leads for total housing starts. It’s no secret that real estate is hot in Florida.  South Florida was recently ranked the … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Quarterly Report

Although there was a 7% dip in residential construction through Q2, San Antonio and Austin continue to grow in housing starts. The quarterly figures from the HBW database are in, and just as reported in our most recent Texas monthly … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Report – June 2016

Out of the 4,400 new residential construction permits on file for Florida with HBW last month, Tampa and Orlando took the lead for the most housing starts in June. Although we have consistently seen the Orlando area leading in new … Continue reading

Home Building is Getting Hotter in Atlanta

New residential construction in Atlanta is on the rise through the second quarter of 2016. Atlanta is heating up this summer, and we’re not referring to the climbing temperatures.  With the closing of the second quarter, Atlanta’s residential construction has … Continue reading

HBW Report: Texas Residential Construction – June 2016

As HBW subscribers and readers are already aware, May was an exceptional month for residential construction in Texas.  Although June’s figures did not reach the spike from May, Texas residential permits are back to a steady pattern and incremental growth.  There … Continue reading

HBW Report – Growth in Florida Residential Permits in May

More than 5,100 permits are on record with HBW for Florida housing starts in May, a 35% increase in comparison to April. Along with Orlando continuing to hold the #1 spot for total housing starts in May, every major area … Continue reading

Texas Home Builders Spotlight – May 2016

This week, our eye has been on Texas.  With nearly 7,000 new permits on file with HBW for the month of May, it has been an active period for new residential construction in the Lone Star state.  As reported in … Continue reading