File photo As climbing prices and increased interest rates continue to push home ownership out of reach for many families, the numbers are out on how much new home construction costs in each state. The cost to build a home in California is exceeded by only two other states — Alaska […]
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Shocking Things Homebuilders Wish You Knew About Designing a House
Admit it: You’ve wondered what it’s like to build your own home. Who hasn’t fantasized about seeing their dream floor plan and fixtures come together before their very eyes? That’s the fun part, but the actual process of building a home can be complicated. I know a lot about this […]
What’s making Houston’s affordability problem worse? Homebuilders say it’s development delays
If there’s one thing most Houston homebuilders can agree on it’s this: Building an affordable home isn’t getting any easier even in a market recognized for its relative affordability. Skyrocketing diesel prices, shortages of building materials and permitting delays are raising costs and slowing down construction times for homebuilders in […]
Homebuilders say higher mortgage rates are already affecting demand
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The Texas Squeeze: A series examining the high cost of high growth in North Texas. Homebuilders in Dallas-Fort Worth and across the country are feeling the effects of this year’s significantly higher home costs on demand for their communities. Builder confidence in the market for newly built U.S. single-family homes […]
Homebuilders react after Killeen changes architectural standards | Local News
For many years, the Killeen City Council had a reputation for largely going along with what builders and developers wanted them to. However, a vote by the council last week may have crumbled the foundation of that reputation. With the Killeen City Council approving an ordinance change regarding architectural standards, […]
With Housing Affordability in Doubt, Homebuilders are Taking a Beating
By many metrics, the US housing market is as strong as ever. Homes are worth more than at any time in history and according to Realtor.com, the national shortage stands at 5.2 million homes, up from the 3.8 million gap in 2019 (makes you wonder where people lived pre-pandemic). For […]
Walton Land Acquisition Strategy Supporting Homebuilders With a Projected 12,000 Acres in Hottest Residential Real Estate Markets in the U.S.
Working with Top National Homebuilders to Fast Track the Development of Thousands of New Homes SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 23, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walton, a land asset management and global real estate investment company with US$3.4 billion under management, is actively utilizing its land acquisition strategy in the hottest residential markets in the […]