While we’re far from the housing market heyday of 2021 and 2022, things are looking up so far in 2024. Mortgage rates are starting to tick below 7%.

In the build-to-rent world, certain subjects will always be a hot topic: renter trends, capital investment, and market growth projections.

“Homes ‘Unaffordable’ in 99% of Nation for Average American”… This is a CBS News headline for a topic that has everyone—from politicians to property developers—highly concerned.

Florida and Texas have signed new bills into effect recently. In both cases, the changes create new opportunities for home builders to reduce risk.

Sales is a tough job. But for those working in today’s housing market, with 30-year mortgage rates north of 7.5% and the median home price hovering just below $400,000, getting buyers to sign on the dotted line is a major challenge.

Is another home building bubble ready to burst? Are record-setting home prices primed for a steep decline? Is demand still outpacing supply or have conditions changed?

Just as important as building quality homes is knowing how to protect them—and the rest of your business assets—along the way.

Builders are no strangers to 2-10 home warranties—and with good reason. This critical coverage is the only way to protect builders from the long-term risk of major structural claims.  

Matt Barber of PCF Insurance offers a guide to two types of commercial construction insurance, and when each makes the most sense.

The construction industry is a complex ecosystem with various stakeholders—each facing unique challenges, particularly when it comes to insurance needs.