One of the biggest issues facing the construction industry is the lack of trained, skilled workers. This started during the 2008 recession when about half of the skilled labor force in the home building industry found themselves out of work because their company folded. Without steady work, these painters, carpenters, masons, tile experts, and others…
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The housing market in Wisconsin is booming with less than 4.2 months of inventory on the market. A typically healthy market has 6 months of inventory. Low supply has fueled a 6% increase in the median sale price. Reports of multiple offers on the first day of listings, with accelerator clauses and personal letters selling…
When searching for a lot, or piece of land, you make initially find the ideal spot: remote area, scenic vibes, close to nature and a community. What many site-developers don’t anticipate, however, are the unexpected, sometimes unpleasant costs associated with land improvement after closing a deal. Even developers who purchase large land tracts with the…
This is the second installment of our 2016 new product innovations for the home blog straight from the International Builders Show (IBS). Waukesha homebuilder David Belman, of Belman Homes, attended the show and is highlighting some of the latest color trends that you will be seeing in the industry in the upcoming year. There is such diversity…