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Interesting Chart

Posted on April 2, 2015 by trevorspear
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Data Shows Reduction in Triangle Homes for Sale

Posted on March 19, 2015 by trevorspear

RALEIGH —Home sales in the Triangle area are on the rise; however, supply is not keeping up with the demand. Triangle Multiple Listing Services’ (MLS) recent data shows more than 6,000 homes were on the market in the area in February, … Continue reading →

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What’s Housing Worth to Your Community?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by trevorspear

In January, NAHB produced a study on the impact of home building – the income, jobs and taxes generated — in the nine-county Kansas City metropolitan area.  It was the 800th such customized report NAHB has produced for various metropolitan … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Applications Little Changed in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Posted on March 8, 2015 by trevorspear

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 4, 2015) – Mortgage applications increased 0.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 27, 2015. The Market Composite Index, a measure … Continue reading →

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Start with the End in Mind

Posted on March 6, 2015 by trevorspear

Start with the desired outcome in mind. Define your goals and what you want to achieve from a customer loyalty program. Make sure the goal is specific and can be measured, as it will dictate the strategy and tactics you … Continue reading →

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Builder Confidence Slightly Lower in February on Harsh Weather Conditions

Posted on February 23, 2015 by trevorspear
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Residential Water Heaters

Posted on January 28, 2015 by trevorspear

2015 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NEW WATER HEATER STANDARDS What is changing with the water heaters? On April 16, 2015, there will be significant updates to water heater Energy Factor (EF) requirements as the result of updates to the National Appliance … Continue reading →

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They don’t build houses like they used to

Posted on January 13, 2015 by trevorspear

How many of you live in a home built before May 1, 2013? Sorry to be the one to tell you, but your home is not built to the current National Building Code of Canada. May 1, 2013 is the … Continue reading →

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Housing In 2015: Four Reasons For Optimism (And One For Worry)

Posted on January 12, 2015 by trevorspear

Six years ago, homebuilders and Realtors were facing brutal business conditions: millions of Americans were losing their jobs and homes. As 2015 begins, hiring is strong and economic indicators are pointing up. Could this be the year when the housing … Continue reading →

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FAA Allows First Real Estate Company To Use Drones For Aerial Photography

Posted on January 7, 2015 by trevorspear

Douglas Trudeau of Tierra Antigua Realty in Tucson, Ariz., today became the first real estate agent who can legally use a drone for real estate photography. If you have recently looked at the listings in your local MLS (or on … Continue reading →

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