A recent Money.com article listed the 50 best places to live and gave us a peek into Americans' changing tastes and motivations. We noticed a few prevailing themes on the wishlist of today’s homebuyers. And it's no surprise that we have communities in or near some of the 50 best places to live!
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The real estate market is the hottest we’ve seen in a long time. Newland VP of Marketing, Pam Parisi gives some insider perspective for first-time homebuyers trying to navigate such a competitive market.
Floor plans that include outdoor kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and home offices with direct access to outdoor spaces are outdoor living trends topping the priority list for homebuyers in 2021.
John Burn's Real Estate Consulting reviews homebuyer trends and features Wendell Falls near Raleigh-Durham as a Newland community designed to build strong connections.
Inspired by ULI's Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, the San Diego-Tijuana District Council of ULI has created a trends report specifically for the local region.
One thing the pandemic has shown us is the need for flexibility in how we live. Turning dining rooms into makeshift classrooms, or taking a video work call in the privacy of the kitchen pantry has created a demand for more flexible home floorplans.
Peter Dennehy, Vice President of Customer and Market Research for Newland, shared results with Builder and Developer Magazine from a recent consumer home shopping research study.
Bill Meyer, Newland's Regional President for the Western Region, shared some insights with Builder and Developer Magazine on the active adult's journey to 'right-size' their living space.
The ability to work from home, a need for flexible space, a desire for greater access to the outdoors, and lower mortgage rates triggered a 100% increase in second-home purchases over last year and the fourth time we saw triple-digit increases in the past five months according to Redfin.
A combination of record-low mortgage rates and homebuyers looking to make some changes in their current housing will change what is typically a slow sales season in real estate to a vibrant one.
For two weekends in October, Rancho Sienna will make more than 20 new homes available for self-guided walk-throughs to accommodate social distancing and shoppers who want to explore on their own.
Peter Dennehy, Vice President of Customer and Market Research for Newland, updated the readers of Green Home Builder Magazine on what 55+ Homebuyers are looking for when shopping for a new house.
Nationwide, people across the country are purchasing second homes in record numbers to take advantage of remote working and schooling flexibility, and as a way to enjoy life safely.
Newland community Sterling on the Lake located in Flowery Branch, GA, is helping new home shoppers with some pointers on selecting a new home. The New-Home Buyer's Guide provides some helpful resources and tips to help you find your perfect place in beautiful Georgia.
As Oregon and other states lift shelter in place orders, demand for new homes are on the rise. But, as the coronavirus pandemic changes home buying priorities and remote work becomes normalized, a growing number of Americans are considering fleeing busy cities for the quiet calm of suburban life.
The Covid-19 crisis has shaped our collective outlook, and that includes how and where we want to live, and the ways we expect our homes to look and function.
COVID, a competitive housing market, and improved online home shopping tools are driving homebuyers to bid on a home without first seeing it in person.
From parks and trails, to highly regarded Liberty Hill ISD schools, Rancho Sienna residents find many reasons to love about their community. Here are the Top 10.
Alex McLeod, Regional President for Newland, shared with Green Home Builder Magazine what is driving home shoppers to seek out new home designs with more flexibility, greener options, and a sense of community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Americans are assessing their new housing normal, and as a recent study shows, just over one-quarter of Americans have set their sights on moving to a new city. Of the top 10 metros, Newland has nine communities in the top five; #1 Phoenix, #4 Austin, #5 Atlanta, #6 Dallas, and #7 Tampa.
MarketWatch reports that mortgage rates have fallen with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 3.13%. This is a new all-time low for the fourth time this year, and it is getting the interest of home shoppers.
Even in times of social distancing, feel-good news focuses on neighborhoods coming together for drive-by birthday parties and grocery shopping for others. Research proves that for humans to thrive, they need to feel a part of community self-selecting when and how they engage.
If you are searching for that perfect home that may also be a good investment head to the Mid-Atlantic or Texas, where you'll be able to choose from six Newland communities.
Buying and building a new home is rarely a one-size-fits-all process, but it doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, equipped with the right knowledge and the right partners, buying a new home can be downright enjoyable!
As with any significant financial purchase, doing your homework can make a huge difference to ensure your loan goes through, and you get the best interest rates.
Maybe a new home is on Millennial's holiday wish list as experts predict that younger adults will continue to house hunt during the holidays and new year, which typically slows in colder months.
Current research from Clovered, a home insurance resource, indicates that Millennials have much higher expectations when buying their first home when it comes to the area of the home and the home's features.
Maybe it's the eating in shifts when entertaining for the holidays or the commute time that logs more hours than miles that have you wondering if it is time to move.
Tampa-area Waterset, award-winning and home to resort-style living, understands that you will have questions and has assembled a New-Home Buying Guide that walks you through what to consider in getting started, doing your research, and touring model homes.
Bankrate has prepared five of the most common types of loans, describing who they are best suited for, and providing the pros and cons for each type of loan.
Moving to a new place can always be a bit challenging and when it involves moving to a different city or state, like Flowery Branch in Northern Georgia.
Renting is way overrated and with mortgage interest rates holding steady or dropping beneath 4%, now may be the best time to get into the ownership of real estate starting with your first home.
Home shoppers certainly know what they are looking for and what they are willing to sacrifice to make certain that their children go to the right schools.
Home shoppers say their top reasons for moving include needing more space, better schools and shorter commute times. Tehaleh shares five more reasons you probably didn't think of.
Where to Retire Magazine is out with its Top 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the US with two Newland communities, Denver-area Inspiration and RiverLights located in Wilmington, NC.
Empty nesters across the country are trading in high-maintenance, high-cost homes for ones that are close to amenities and easier on the environment and on their wallets.
How you live matters whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned homeowner looking for a design and floorplan that works with your lifestyle.
Lower interest rates surely get the fence sitters to make a decision about buying a new home but other factors also weigh on potential home shoppers before they turn into home buyers.
Many homeowners frequently compromise on how they live versus how they want to live. Tehaleh, a Newland community in Washington, shares eight reasons why buying a new home makes sense.
The 4% mortgage is back! The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was down nearly a quarter point this week from a week earlier, its biggest drop in over a decade. Mortgage rates are fast approaching 4%, low enough to help the housing market rebound as the spring season approaches.
Consumer opinions about homebuying continue improving in Q1 2019, with 65% of respondents in a National Association of Realtor’s survey of households saying they believe now is a good time to buy a home and 37% strongly holding that opinion.
Briar Chapel, located just outside of Chapel Hill, NC and near the Research Triangle Park, shares five must-dos when home shopping for your dream home.
With spring selling season about to kick off, lower rates will restore buying power to potential home buyers and counteract continued home price increases and economic uncertainty.
Tehaleh, Washington’s best-selling new-home community, walks potential home buyers through the decision points in purchasing a new house in the Pacific Northwest. Home shoppers can discover some of the resources and their options of buying a new home in Tehaleh, just a short drive from Seattle.
Whether it is a backyard for Fido or that you are ready to start paying your own mortgage, and not that of your landlord’s, many first-time homeowners are seeing the benefits of buying a new home rather than paying rent with no tax benefit or return on investment.
