Contents

Cover Story

• New Construction in a New Economy

Also…

• Buildings “Back from the Dead”
• Selling New Construction in Today’s Market
• What Does the Future of Home Building Look Like?

Editor’s Note

• Renewed Buyer Confidence in New Construction

News

• NAHB Study: New Homes in 2015 Will be Smaller, Greener and More Casual

Improving Your Business

• Navigating Receivership
• What’s Important When Financing New Construction?

Chicago Agent’s Survey Says

• Do Readers Think Developers are
• Negotiating Enough to Move Inventory?

Agent Snapshot

• Kevin Knepp: Founder and Realtor, Knepp Realty Group

The Scene

• C.A.R. Varsity Realtors Reunion

Agent X

• Top Producers, Omelets and Nicks

By The Numbers

• Homes Built in 2005 Sold the Most in 2010

My Style

• Mary Opfer Managing Broker RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest