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How to Buy New Construction Properties With Low Money Down

In This Article Real estate typically requires a significant upfront investment, but what if you could buy new construction rental properties with little to no money down? By leveraging builder incentives, portfolio loans, and creative financing strategies, investors can maximize their purchasing power, secure multiple properties, and generate cash flow with minimal upfront costs. Companies […]

Housing construction activity surged in February, with housing starts increasing by 11%.

U.S. Housing Starts and Permits Report for February 2025 The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in February, 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,501,000, which is 11.2% higher than January’s revised number and is 2.9% lower than one year ago. February’s rate for units in buildings with five units […]

Construction spending in the U.S. experiences a slight decrease once more in July

U.S. Construction Spending in July 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in July, 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, which is 0.3% lower than June’s revised number. However, July’s revised estimate is 6.7% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted […]

Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a slight decrease once again in June.

The U.S. government has reported that total construction spending in June 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, which is 0.3% lower than May’s revised number. However, June’s revised estimate is 6.2% higher than one year ago. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $928 billion in June, […]

Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a modest decrease in May.

According to a report from the U.S. government, total construction spending in May 2024 reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,139.8 billion, marking a 0.1% decrease from the revised April figure. However, the revised estimate for May shows a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual […]

The number of available lots for new homes has decreased compared to the previous year.

Availability of Lots for New Homes Drops Year-Over-Year

According to the most recent New Home Lot Supply report from Zonda, in Q1 2024, there was a tightening of lot supply year-over-year across the U.S. The report notes that lot inventory remains “significantly undersupplied” in most markets, and this trend reflects the increased construction activity in recent quarters. Ali Wolf, the chief economist at […]

Craig Chisholm, a member of JM Electrical, has been appointed as the Board President of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA).

Craig Chisholm of JM Electrical Appointed as the Construction Financial Management Association’s Board President

Craig Chisholm BOSTON – JM Electrical announced that Craig Chisholm has been appointed as President of the Board for the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) New Hampshire Chapter. Chisholm brings extensive financial expertise and leadership experience to the nonprofit organization. He has served as the Director of Finance at JM Electrical and is also an […]

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