Friday, December 20, 2013

Merry Christmas!





Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at RESH Marketing.

Thank you for helping to make 2013 such a wonderful year and we look forward to another great year ahead!


Friday, November 22, 2013

Builder Confidence Numbers in November

Each month for the past 25 years the National Association of Home Builders and and Wells Fargo send out a national survey to builders trying to gauge their confidence levels in current and future sales.  Builders are asked to determine how they see the housing market now and how they predict it will be in six months.

November's numbers are in and builder confidence has stabilized after dropping off the past two months. Even with the lower numbers the past two months, the previous 6 months in a row saw more builders optimistic about the market than before.

Consumer interest in new homes remains steady because of low interest rates and pricing although it has been dampened by policy and economic uncertainty.

Increased builder confidence is a positive sign for the recovering housing market at this time and going forward into 2014.

Monday, October 28, 2013

E-mail Sign Up

RESH Marketing is a South Carolina based marketing and advertising firm offering research services, promotional materials, and marketing assistance to builders around the country. As a component of these services, we occasionally send out promotional information from builders and developers in our markets of work as well as economic updates and analysis.

In addition, we distribute opportunities from time to time to participate in polls measuring various attitudes about the new home residential market. It is not our intention to send spam, nor will we provide share emails with other organizations for their use.

Future emails will come from GoDaddy and always include the ability to opt-out. You may have already opted-in to other programs we conduct. If that is the case we will make every effort not to duplicate our messages. RESH Marketing is a member of the NAHB, the South Carolina HBA, and several other related associations in South Carolina. More information is available on our website at RESH.com or our blog at RESHMarketing.com.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Upstate Housing Market Forecast & Annual Meeting

The Home Builders Association of Greenville will host Dr. Joey Von Nessen at their 2013 Upstate Housing Market Forecast, November 5th at the TD Convention Center.

Dr. Von Nessen will provide expectations for the housing market in 2014.  In addition to the housing update speakers will cover topics such as Employment Law, Worker's Compensation and Healthcare Reform.

If you are interested in attending please visit the GHBA website at hbaofgreenville.com.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Government Shutdown and Housing

It's week two of the Government Shutdown and the ripple effects continue to spread.  The housing industry is not immune to the standoff in Washington with potential buyers choosing to wait and see instead of buy.

The  mortgage industry has been especially hard hit as FHA and VA loans are taking longer to process or are put on hold completely.  USDA loans, a favorite for first-time buyers are not processing at all. Even conventional loans are feeling the effects of large government furloughs. With fewer employees available to check employment or credit status and complete background checks, the financing process has slowed tremendously.

Interest rates remain low and housing prices have continued to stabilize and appreciate. A quick resolution to the shutdown will be a great relief to the slowly improving housing market.