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Housing Market Index Shows Builder Confidence Up 23 Percent Year-Over-Year

Posted In Home Builders, New Construction, New Home Builders, New Home Building, New Home Financing, New Home Mortgage

According to the National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Homebuilders Market Index for December, builder confidence recovered in with a reading of 58. This surpassed both expectations of 56 and last month’s reading of 54. Analysts noted that builder confidence has […]

December 18, 2013 Read More

Building A New Home? Here Are 10 Must Have’s

Posted In Energy Efficient Homes, Home Builders, Items for your home, New Construction, New Home Building, New Home Financing, New Home Mortgage, Uncategorized

A new home can bring years of happiness, but regrets often surface once the project is done. There’s longing for more storage space and a laundry room near the bedrooms, for example. Sometimes, there are must-haves that aren’t completed or […]

December 2, 2013 Read More

Housing Market Index Shows Builders Continue To Have A Positive Outlook

Posted In Home Builders, New Construction, New Home Builders, New Home Building, New Home Mortgage

The National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index dropped two points to 55 from September’s revised reading of 57. Builder concerns over labor costs and availability and economic uncertainty related to the federal government shutdown were noted as factors […]

October 17, 2013 Read More

How To Interview An Architect When Building A New Home

Posted In Energy Efficient Homes, Green Home Builders, Home Builders, New Construction, New Home Builders, New Home Building

Making the decision to build a home might be one of the biggest you make in your life. You’ve found the perfect plot of land and have a vision of what type of home you want, but you need someone to […]

September 18, 2013 Read More
Can That Killer Home Theater Add Value To Your Home?

Can That Killer Home Theater Add Value To Your Home?

Posted In Home Builders, Items for your home, New Construction, New Home Builders, New Home Building, New Home Financing, New Home Mortgage, Uncategorized

Many Utah home owners dream of having a home theater – an entire room of the home dedicated to enjoying television and film. These rooms are usually equipped with a large flat screen television or projector, comfortable seats, mood lighting […]

July 16, 2013 Read More
Home Builder Confidence Jumps By Widest Margin Since 2002

Home Builder Confidence Jumps By Widest Margin Since 2002

Posted In Home Builders, New Construction, New Home Building, New Home Mortgage, Uncategorized

U.S. housing markets are gaining as demand for homes exceeds available supplies in many areas. The National Association of Home Builders/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for June increased by eight points over May’s reading to achieve a positive […]

June 19, 2013 Read More
Benefits Of Owning A Green Home You May Not Have Considered

Benefits Of Owning A Green Home You May Not Have Considered

Posted In Green building materials, Green Home Builders, Home Builders, New Home Building

Going green is not just a new trend; it is a way of life that benefits not only the environment, but also your health — and your pocketbook. Green living cuts down on carbon emissions and creates a healthier environment […]

May 22, 2013 Read More
Home Builder Future Sales Confidence Rises To New Highs

Home Builder Future Sales Confidence Rises To New Highs

Posted In Home Builders, New Construction, New Home Building, New Home Mortgage, Shadow Inventory, Uncategorized

Home builders are gaining confidence in current and future market conditions for new homes, but continue to see below-average foot traffic in new homes. The reading for May’s National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) /Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) […]

May 16, 2013 Read More
Ideas For What You May Want In Your New Home

Ideas For What You May Want In Your New Home

Posted In Home Builders, Items for your home, New Construction, New Home Building

Whether you’re looking to buy a new house this month or do a little remodeling, take advantage of the opportunity to give some thought to your wish list for your new home. Below are a few ideas for housing priorities […]

May 9, 2013 Read More