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Keller Williams launches new home-focused training program

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The launch of KW New Homes comes amid an ongoing period of historically low housing inventory, making new homes an especially appealing area of focus for many agents. Continue reading →

The New Normal: What if buyers no longer needed hand-holding?

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Heated demand and short inventory are shaping our post-pandemic world, but thanks to increased technology and changed expectations, the end result might just be better for agents in the long run. Dig into the New Normal, and join us next week at Inman … Continue reading →

Construction spending rises again in April as lumber costs climb

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Residential construction spending continued to grow in April, rising 1.3 percent month over month for new single-family builds, according to a June 1 report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading →

Listing Lessons: How I got a developer $50K more

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In this listing story, Anthony West shares how confidence and a strong understanding of the market’s inventory are key to your success as a real estate professional. Continue reading →

What real estate agents need to know about slab foundations

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Most houses in the U.S. are built on foundations below grade, but agents should be educated on all types of foundations, including slabs, to be able to answer any buyer questions. Let’s break down what a slab foundation is and why it can be a smart cho… Continue reading →

The New Normal: What if specialization is the answer?

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Post-COVID buyer needs are changing, creating new opportunities for agents who are willing to specialize. What segments stand to gain in the new normal? Dive into Part 5 of Inman’s New Normal series. Continue reading →

Buyers shouldn’t wait to build. Here’s why

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What’s the best time to build, you ask? Right now. Yes, even with commodity prices up. When clients decide to build a home, there are more factors to consider than just the price of lumber. Continue reading →

Knowing new construction gives you a competitive edge — here’s why

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The inventory shortage isn’t going to last forever. In the meantime, studying the economy, real estate market statistics and particularly the new home construction process will make you a fierce competitor in today’s market and the future.  Continue reading →

Timber may soon follow lumber in upward price trend

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Pandemic-fueled housing demand is finally beginning to catch up with years of oversupply in the timber industry that resulted from the 2008 financial crisis. Continue reading →