Keep up with the latest news in the building and construction industry. From new industry regulations to trends in the housing market, we aim to keep all of our builders well-informed and equipped to build superior homes.
The past two years of supply-chain disruptions, compounded by labor shortages, have forced builders to improvise, adapt and overcome. Throughout these still-challenging times, builders have come up with creative and viable solutions to properly complete homes when the critical path becomes the path less followed. Here are some examples. 1. […]
No one would argue that a home is likely one of – if not the – biggest purchases you will ever make in your life. And while doubts associated with such a transaction are to be expected, incidents of buyer’s remorse seem elevated in the midst of the previous year’s […]
RWC, HOME of Texas & MHWC are proud to announce our Annual Sales Achievement Awards for 2022. In spite of an economy that continues to give some pause for concern, our small but mighty sales force worked tirelessly to bring as many new builders into our warranty family as possible. […]
Hypothetical situation. Let's say you've been contracted to build a custom home by someone who was referred to you by a satisfied customer. This individual owns the land and is financing the project out of his own pocket. You are the general contractor with complete authority over the entire project. […]
Over the past 18 months, Houzz collected data on thousands of kitchen renovations. Check out the highlights here: $40k the median price for a major kitchen remodel. 9 out of 10 homeowners replaced their countertops. Engineered quartz was the leading material, while granite came in second. 35% of the appliances […]
Three and a half decades ago, Tom, an old partner of mine, owned a sailboat, which he loved. Tom harbored his sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay about two and a half hours from our offices, and he used it for entertaining clients, taking his partners and staff on outings, fishing […]
If it is beginning to feel as though tuning into your favorite news outlet is akin to watching Chicken Little warn of impending doom, you are not alone. When it comes to the economic reports tied to the real estate market the negative chatter appears magnified. It certainly seems as […]
Did you know that there is a specially designated number you should call before starting any digging projects? 811 is the (free) phone number you need to call before digging to protect yourself and others from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. There are millions of miles of buried utilities beneath […]
Pre-pandemic, it was not unheard of for items to occasionally go missing from a job site. Whether through an honest mistake such as a worker pocketing a tool he or she believed to be theirs, or a genuine theft of materials, losses nonetheless would ultimately be a costly detriment to […]
Prior to work on a job site, crew members are carefully trained and certified in safety measures. However, no matter how many precautions are taken, it’s a fact that accidents do happen. And one of the most frequent power tools involved is often the saw. It’s certainly worth a few […]