Day: August 4, 2022
Avoid Spring ‘Breaks’ with These Home Maintenance Tips
Spring is primetime for new homeowners to call builders requesting repairs. People emerge from a season indoors to find winter left its mark on their …
Builder’s Risk Insurance 101: What You Need to Know
Let’s start with a quiz. Q: A broken water pipe floods several nearly finished units in a multi-story condominium project. Does a builder’s commercial general …
Answering the Big Three from PWSC: Home Warranties and Rental Properties
Did you know that more than 12 million single-family homes are currently being rented in the United States? Single-family homes account for 35% of all …
Build-to-Rent 101 for Home Builders
Renting is on the rise in the United States—and so are build-to-rent homes. Declining new home sales in 2023 has many builders looking at build-to-rent …
Build-to-Rent: Boom or Bust in Today’s Market?
When asked about eating at a popular restaurant, baseball great Yogi Berra said, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Housing economist Brad Hunter used …
Crazy 4 U: What Builders ‘Love’ About PWSC
Valentine’s Day has us feeling the love. While indulging on a few of the 8 billion conversation hearts produced every year with their unique sayings, …
10 Tips for Preventing Winter Home Maintenance Headaches
They say the best defense is a good offense. This certainly applies when it comes to home maintenance. The winter often blows in with some …
‘Home Alone’ Disasters Are No Match for HomePRO
‘Tis the season for mishaps, malfunctions, and mayhem, especially when it comes to home ownership! According to Travelers Insurance, homeowner insurance claims spike 7% between …
ECI’S Top New Home Operations Tips for 2023
Every year, one of our favorite partners, ECI, gathers advice from some of the best in the industry. Check out the tips for 2023, including …
Getting from ‘For Sale’ to ‘Sold!’: Home Warranties as a Sales Tool in a Down Market
When it comes to value versus cost, a home warranty represents one of the best sales strategies. Here’s why: