Builders Risk Management

The Latest News on Home Builder Warranty Accruals

Warranty accrual rates in the residential construction industry have recently seen substantial growth. What is driving the increase, and what should new home builders know

Will the New Home Builders Be Tech Companies?

Will New Home Builders Be Tech Companies?

Smart home features are becoming more and more common in U.S. households. While the needs of each home vary, residential tech automation can involve energy

How is the Cost of Land Limiting New Home Builders?

According to a study on metropolitan land values by David Albouy, Minchul Shin (from the University of Illinois) and Gabriel Ehrlich (from the University of

2020’s Recession Anxiety Not Deterring Summer’s New Home Buyers

Over the last few years, the U.S. economy has been gaining strength and viewed with general optimism. However, historians, economists, and real estate experts predict

Is 2019’s Summer Home Buying Season a Boon for Builders?

According to recent forecasting by the economic researchers at Freddie Mac, an increase in both the price and the number of home sales in the

Are Structural Home Warranties One of the Keys to Pending Home Sales?

According to a December 2018 market snapshot from NAR (National Association of Realtors), pending home sales in the United States were down by 9.8 percent

Can Home Builder Warranties Mitigate Litigation in 2019?

When it comes to the home building market, risks cannot be avoided, especially for complex residential construction projects. According to Jeffrey Kozek, a principal at

WHITEPAPER: Home Building & Data Security: What Can Builders Do to Help Protect Their Clients

Target made national headlines five years ago when hackers exposed the debit and credit card information of more than 41 million customers. The widely publicized