This infographic provides a quick snapshot of the national housing outlook information shared by Mark Boud, Metrostudy Chief Economist, in their recent Housing Webcast. Residential builders and developers should note that: New housing supply is understated Entry level housing is under-supplied Boud suggests asking these questions now: Is land in your market over- or under-valued? […]
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Five Construction Industry Trends To Look Out For In 2017
For the last two years, the construction industry dominated the job market and had a lot of job diversity. Now in 2017, there is new hope for an increase in infrastructure spending, project collaboration, and a stronger foothold in the market. As the economy continues to grow, construction jobs in 2017 are also expected to […]
USI Acquires Georgia Based Southern Foam & Coating Insulation
ST. PAUL, Minn.,– United Subcontractors Inc. (the “Company” or “USI”), a leading national construction services provider of installed insulation and related services to builders, contractors and homeowners, today announced the acquisition of Southern Foam and Coating, Inc. and Southern Foam & Coating of North Georgia, Inc. (collectively, “Southern Foam”), a Georgia based full line insulation […]
Energy Efficient Mortgages
This post extracted from an article on the HUD website called Energy Efficient Mortgage Homeowner Guide. Please visit this link for more information. Energy Efficient Mortgage Homeowner Guide THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MORTGAGE means comfort and savings. Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or remodeling your home, you can increase your comfort and actually save money by using […]
Is That a Roof Leak or a Whole-Home Humidifier Problem?
This blog post comes from Matt Helminiak, branch manager of USI Carroll Insulation in Eldersburg, MD. A few times a week, Helminiak says he receives a call from a homeowner with a mysterious problem that baffles other trade contractors. One homeowner called yesterday because water was raining out of his recessed lights in his sunroom. A […]