By: Staci Cool, RWC Account Executive The ebb and flow of our real estate market can be quite an exhilarating ride thanks to the rules of unpredictability. This frequently changing industry certainly keeps us all on our toes from day to day. Many of us likely relate to the shuddering uneasiness we feel when reminded [...]
Read More »www.nahb.org and www.newhomesource.com Before a homeowner goes to settlement on the purchase of a newly constructed home, you and the homebuyer should do a walk-through to conduct a final inspection. This walk-through will provide an opportunity to spot items which may need to be corrected or adjusted, educate the buyer about the way the new [...]
Read More »It’s that time again for us to announce and congratulate the 2018 Sales Awards Winners! The Account Executives recognized this year for their individual efforts and achievements have each generated a great deal of business for the company, logging appointments, sending mailings, making phone calls, stopping in for PR visits, in addition to all of [...]
Read More »Due to advancements in technology and the increasing demand for affordable homes, modular construction continues to increase in popularity. In fact, modular home construction can often go toe-to-toe with, or in some cases even out-perform, site-built homes. There are several benefits of modular construction for both the contractor and the homebuyer. Speed is a big [...]
Read More »You and your crew have been working hard these past few months. In fact, you’re ahead of schedule. Then, you get a call from one of your jobsites. A woman tripped over a piece of scrap lumber and fell on the sidewalk in front of one of your nearly finished houses. None of your crew [...]
Read More »Every year RWC, HOME and MHWC roll up their collective sleeves and launch a membership drive to bring in as many new members as we reasonably can. To keep things interesting, we also run a little contest among the Account Executives and this year was no different. We keep track of new sales, but we […]
Read More »HOME of Texas, with national affiliate RWC, welcomed a new team member to Sales recently, Diana Gomez. Diana joins us as an Account Executive, tasked with not only bringing new members into the HOME of Texas fold but also providing customer service to our current members in the eastern part of the Lone Star State. […]
Read More »Builders who left the market after the housing crisis in 2008 are witnessing a positive turnaround enabling them to regain traction in today’s market. New builders entering the market for the first time are seeing encouraging results as well. The rate at which builders are entering or re-entering the market has slowly begun to increase, […]
Read More »As the saying goes, you have to spend money to make money. Of course, everyone wants the promise of a great return-on-investment (ROI) on home renovations, but not all projects will yield a lofty payout. Decisions today can make or break a sale years down the road. So how does one choose which projects to […]
Read More »Ah, fall is the air. Are you ready for brilliantly colored leaves, pumpkin flavored treats, apple cider, or, ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? George Will once said, “Football combines the worst two things about America: violence punctuated by committee meetings”. What that means is that for the next five months many Americans who tune […]
Read More »A simple number can really give you perspective. Perhaps you were on the fence about doing more remodeling? Or are trying to brainstorm ideas for a fresh take on the homes you build? Consider these numbers and be inspired to try that new kitchen design or implement features in your homes for the aging population, […]
Read More »When most insurance agents hear the RWC Insurance Advantage offers Claims-made general liability coverage, they warn their general contractor customers to stay away from it. They say you’ll be trapped by the “gap” in coverage that will open up the moment you try to leave. What happens upon termination of coverage is one of the […]
Read More »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 the surface of the earth […]
Read More »RWC welcomed two new team members to the Sales Department in 2017. Staci Cool was hired in February as an Account Executive covering the territory of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. Not long after that, Laurie Scotti was welcomed to the team in as an Account Executive for various west coast states including Nevada, Arizona, […]
Read More »As the economy continues to improve, builders are gaining more and more confidence in their business’ future. Tides are shifting from builders only treading water to keep their company afloat, to moving forward and expanding profit margins. The number one cost for builders is direct construction expenditures. Simply reducing costs, even modestly, and strategizing ahead […]
Read More »Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC), a leading provider of insured new home warranties to the building industry, and its affiliates HOME of Texas (HOME), and MHWC wish to acknowledge and congratulate the 2016 Sales Awards Winners! The Account Executives recognized this year for their individual achievements have each generated much business activity logging appointments, PR […]
Read More »Why is it important to worry about safety when it comes to wet concrete? Because concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials there is, which means there are an untold number of workers who are exposed to these hazards on a daily basis. The biggest hazards include skin irritation, severe chemical burns, and serious […]
Read More »In addition to a variety of home warranty programs, RWC and HOME of Texas offers unique features to make your membership as effective and efficient for you as possible. As you know, Warranty Express is our online system for everything from home enrollment to membership renewal to ordering marketing materials and enrollment reports. We wanted […]
Read More »Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC), HOME of Texas and MHWC will be attending the 2017 International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida January 10-12, 2017. Be sure to stop by booth #W5571 to learn why new home warranties are an essential ingredient for your business. Whether you are a builder, remodeler or manufacturer, providing a new […]
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