2024 has been quite a year for the housing industry. Interest rates kept us on our toes, the dust is still settling from the NAR settlement, agents are retooling their buyer and listing systems, we are digging an even greater hole in terms of our inventory, and now we even have insurance issues to bear. This year challenged both new and seasoned real estate professionals. Despite the challenges, there are big opportunities ahead for agents who know where to look.
Highly acclaimed by past attendees, State of the Market includes crucial information about important changes happening in our industry, historical and current market conditions, researched insight and predictions of where our market is going, and opportunities and talking-points for brokers to explore and capitalize upon.
Our builders and developers are at the forefront of the real estate industry. Without them, we cannot possibly keep up with the demands on the housing market. There are some lofty goals for housing starts ahead, so why aren't builders rising to the challenge? The industry is hampered with building regulations, more expensive money (interest rates), permitting timelines, and much more. What can we expect in the months ahead? Denise Lones shares her insights so you can see what may be on the horizon.
This content is appropriate for builders, developers, custom home builders, real estate professionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about what to expect in the construction industry for 2024 and beyond.
Designing and Building a Home from the Ground Up, with Denise Lones, is an in-depth, six-month course consisting of learning via Zoom, in-person workshops, and construction site field trips. Participants will learn design and build principles for all aspects of building. Washington State needs 1.1 MILLION new homes in the coming years. There has never been a better time to learn how to build a home. Learn more about this course and register to attend an information session at NewHomeStrategists.com.
By Denise Lones CSP, CMP, M.I.R.M.Denise has served the Homebuilding Community for over 3 decades. She is a MIRM with the National Association of Home Builders, a Certified Sales Professional and Certified Marketing Professional as well as a judge for NAHB and a Member of the Institute of Residential Marketing. She serves on the 55+ Housing Industry Council and chairs our local chapter of Professional Women in Homebuilding. Denise serves on the Board of Directors for the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County and the government affairs committee. She was also recently elected to serve on the Washington state legislative policy committee.