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The state of the homebuilding market

Housing Wire

Our upcoming State of the Residential Construction Industry (SORCI) Report will reflect how builders have braced for impact: Despite the rate of new contracts slowing, margins didn’t decrease. of builders showed profitability with $1 million plus contracts on average. Homebuilding Contract Values.

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On Staying Current

Appraisal Buzz

These include the public records, property listings, pending contracts, recent sales and listing data, MLS, Zillow, and Redfin, etc. From research and communication to project management and adaptability, appraisers need to be well-rounded professionals with a wide and deep range of skills and knowledge.

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Fannie Mae clarifies ARM interest rate, ups cash-out refi term on manufactured homes

Housing Wire

Note that lenders are still required to confirm the condo project is not ineligible in Condo Project Manager (CPM),” it explained. “This new dataset will replace our proprietary data standard on April 1, 2024.

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2025 Forecast: Digital Tools Every Construction Business Needs

GoForrmz

When site data is instantly available, project managers can make informed adjustments, track progress more effectively, and identify potential issues before they escalate. Project Management Software for Construction Effective project management is essential for keeping construction projects on schedule and within budget.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” in question.

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How Digital Forms Improve Contractor and Subcontractor Collaboration

GoForrmz

Additionally, the ability to integrate digital forms with other project management software means contractors and subcontractors can better manage timelines and task dependencies, ensuring smoother coordination and improved project efficiency overall.