Building Market Intelligence

The U.S. is undoubtedly in the worst financial and economic crisis since the 1930s. Home prices are falling rapidly across the nation, which has resulted in more than $2 trillion in losses in the last two years. The declining stock …

While the economy is clearly in miserable shape, there is plenty of positive news for housing. Falling prices and falling mortgage rates have made housing much more affordable, and declining construction and mothballed new home communities have made housing much …

Today’s low mortgage rates and low down payment levels are the best selling tools you have if you are selling homes that meet the FHA or Freddie/Fannie criteria. Qualified buyers who are focused on price might miss out on the …

Tampa, Fla., was once both a place and state of big builder bliss – the availability of land combined with strong job and population growth fueled a steady rise in permits from 1991 all the way through 2005. Today, that …

2009 is going to be a battle, so surround yourself with the people you want next to you in the foxhole. We don’t know what precise skill sets you need because every company’s needs are different. But, we can share …

The U.S. economy is in the early stages of a downward spiral that is going to take significant government intervention to avoid double-digit unemployment rates, as occurred in the early 1980s. The stock market has certainly opined on how tough …

It’s Official: A Democratic Sweep… Now What? Although the parties in office play only a small role in the performance of housing, we are often asked about the historical impact of the party in office. We analyzed the last 50 …

What Can We Expect from Congress? Legislation is impactful to the cyclical nature of this business. And today, there are critical issues on the horizon that will affect the next leg of this cycle. Here is our take on the …

The Fort Myers housing market can be likened to a roller coaster ride over the last six years. The market emerged from nowhere to become a top-10 housing market as a wave of investors drove up home prices, and builders …