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Excellent explanation of what's happening in the housing market. https://michigannewstime.com/we-need-to-keep-building-houses-even-if-no-one-want

We need to keep building houses even if no one wants to buy - Michigannewstime.com The United States has a deep housing shortage that has been going on for decades. Also, right now, developers across the country are pulling out of construction because they can’t sell enough homes. How can both of these things be true? This conundrum is at the heart of the boom-and-bust nature of...

Interesting article on storytelling design. It's all about experiencing your product from the consumer's point of view. https://library.gv.com/why-good-storytelling-helps-you-design-great-products-148c9bbc7404 #.ugrc7f2wg

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Idea Associates.

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Happy Mother's Day from Your Partners at Idea Associates.

In Honor of Earth Day

Interesting article on social media trends. Is tiktok in all our future marketing plans. https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-trends/

8 Social media trends to watch in 2022 As a marketer, it helps to keep an eye on what's happening. See what social media trends to watch in 2022.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Idea Associates!

Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy New Year from your friends at Idea Associates.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Idea Associates.

Finding a Home…it’s a concept at the heart of everything we do at Idea Associates. Because if there is one thing that we’ve learned over 30+ years in the real estate industry it is that home is much more than a building. It’s the place of belonging where life happens. The right home can be life-changing.

Read more about the charities we support and the homes they provide at the link below.

The Causes We Love Are All About Homes - Idea Associates, Inc. Finding a Home…it’s a concept at the heart of everything we do at Idea Associates. Because if there is one thing that we’ve learned over 30+ years in the real estate industry it is that home is much more than a building. It’s the place of...

Today, we lost a beloved Georgian, true gentleman and dear friend in Senator Johnny Isakson. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Isakson family and all who loved him. May we honor his legacy by following his example of servant leadership and unwavering respect for all.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/home-builder-confidence-rises-strong-demand

Home Builder Confidence Rises in December on Strong Demand But obstacles remain for builders, including finding workers, predicting pricing and dealing with material delays, the NAHB says.

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Idea Associates.

Great article on real estate Market trends. I have always practiced reading everything I could and looking at other markets.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2021/06/04/15-ways-to-stay-on-top-of-real-estate-market-trends/?sh=6299fd952482

Council Post: 15 Ways To Stay On Top Of Real Estate Market Trends How real estate professionals keep up with the pulse of market trends determines how successful they'll be in their job.

Celebrating fathers and all that they do.

What’s the future of design in our post pandemic world? We’ve shared our thoughts here.

Designing for a post-pandemic world - Idea Associates, Inc. 3 trends shaping our industry now As COVID-19 upended every corner of our society over the past year, we knew that it was only a matter of time before we would see this upheaval reflected in the world of design. Like everything in our lives,...

Interesting article on the future of golf courses. Golf course versus industrial site? https://www.bisnow.com/chicago/news/economic-development/golf-courses-selling-at-a-record-pace-but-developers-struggle-over-what-to-do-with-them-108453?utm_source=outbound_pub_75&utm_campaign=outbound_issue_47438&utm_content=outbound_link_1&utm_medium=email

Golf Courses Sell At Fast Pace, But Developers Are Taking Mulligans On Reuse A record number of golf courses sold in the Chicago area last year, but developers are finding their new residential and industrial plans are controversial.

Atlanta continues to be a hot spot for relocation. We are sure seeing this with our clients. The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating migration across the country, following moving patterns that began in prior years, according to a new report.
atlantaagentmagazine.com Americans on the move: Atlanta top city for inbound migration - Atlanta Agent Magazine

https://atlantaagentmagazine.com/2021/02/09/americans-on-the-move-atlanta-top-city-for-inbound-migration/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=6033e5c68fffea0001379a45&utm_source=5d82c2d24c09147313780e13&abe=0&agent_id=5d82c2d24c09147313780e13&fbclid=IwAR38n5b-TkgT0kQmngbF0eEC2VozIX2khRpYu2bNUsSORYgLY-S1SFdDiiY

Americans on the move: Atlanta top city for inbound migration - Atlanta Agent Magazine The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating migration across the country, following moving patterns that began in prior years, according to a new report.

Are you familiar with Grandmillennial and Cottagecore design? Sounds like they are the hot trends for the new year.

https://rismedia.com/2021/01/07/home-trends-watch-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2YnH9REzbPc_ZofmH4XaoFhInpCUcEhnckUZweQjBa5EtGp17Urs6WQ9I

Home Trends to Watch for in 2021 "As 2020 caught us spending more time at home, homeowners began rethinking how they would use their homes in the new year."

Happy New Year! Wishing you and your family peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in 2021.
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