Five Homebuilder Trends for 2023: Did PWSC’s Predictions Pan Out?
Following a historic 2022 in residential construction, PWSC assembled Five Homebuilder Trends for 2023 to kick off the new year. Now with 2024 just a
Builder’s Warranty
Four Ways Home Warranties Help Control Builder Costs
The best word for describing the 2023 economy may be “uncertain.” Inflation is still high. The Fed has everyone guessing on interest rates. Some U.S.
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
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:
Insurance-Backed Home Warranties: Trick or Treat?
If you’re looking for a good horror story this Halloween, the home warranty industry has plenty of them. Denied claims. Hidden fees. Bad service…
What Do Single-Family Home Renters Want? 2022 Edition
More people—of all ages and incomes—want to focus on flexibility and freedom versus the financial burdens of mortgages and maintenance. But they still want all the benefits having their own home provides.
3 Ways Home Builders Can Evaluate Market Risk
The building outlook for the remainder of 2022 and start of 2023 is sending some mixed signals. New home starts and prices posted slight decreases in recent months, but Freddie Mac reports a shortage of about 3 million homes in the United States currently.
What Do Buyers Want from Builders? 2022 Edition
…Those willing and able to tailor their products and services can tap into a buyer pool vastly underserved in today’s market.
The key is unlocking what today’s buyers really want.
Build-to-Rent: A Look at the Trend Taking Over New Home Construction
There is a buzz in the home construction industry and it isn’t just the sound of power saws. One topic has everyone talking—build-to-rent (BTR) single-family
Covering Your Assets: How Liability Insurance & Structural Warranties Work Together
Misconceptions among builders regarding commercial general liability (CGL) policies and structural warranties are common. The misunderstanding we hear most is “Insurance covers it all.”