When Building Permits Get Dirty (and Weird)
Does processing building permits all day sound boring to you? You might think that process seems a little dull, but it actually can be loads of fun. Because of the massive quantity of permits we bring...
View ArticleHidden Insurance Opportunities in New Remodeling Numbers Exposed
Recently on a hunch, we compared new construction and remodeling construction numbers over the lifecycle of the recent housing crisis. We suspected a lingering inequality trend between the two, and we...
View ArticleThe Bloodcurdling Truth About the Data That Lurks in the Dark
Just because a property doesn’t have any permits in its history doesn’t mean it has no story to tell. The absence of permit activity on a property can actually tell you a lot. Check out the infographic...
View ArticleHow Manufacturers Can Make the Most of the New Norm in Residential Remodeling
We recently compared residential new construction and residential remodeling permit activity over the lifecycle of the recent housing crisis. We found that remodeling activity has surpassed its...
View ArticleCommercial Remodeling Vs. Commercial New Construction – Is There a New Norm?
It’s been more than eight years since the Great Recession in which both commercial and residential construction took a hit. The drastic drop happened quickly, but where is the market headed now,...
View ArticleThis is How the New Norm in Remodeling Impacts Commercial Lines
We recently compared commercial new construction and commercial remodels over the course of the Great Recession. Based on the findings of our residential study, we suspected there might also be a...
View Article[INFOGRAPHIC] Property Condition At The North Pole
A group of us at the office were chatting the other day about what types of work Santa has had done to his property up at The North Pole. We had some guesses, but we wanted to know for sure. So we did...
View Article10 Top US States for Residential Remodel Spending
There’s been a huge uptick in residential remodeling in the last several years. In some states, homeowners are investing more on average than others. To find out which states are spending the most,...
View ArticleThese Are the Top 10 States for Abandoned Construction Projects
Although abandoned construction projects are relatively uncommon, they are something that should be on your radar – especially as they impact your business. Abandoned construction projects can...
View Article10 Top US States for Commercial Remodel Spending
Commercial remodeling is booming across the US, and some states are spending more than others. To find out which states are spending the most, BuildFax analyzed the more than 5.2 million commercial...
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