The COVID-19 pandemic has shaped what “community” looks like for most everyone. With all the time apart, people are craving interaction and new ways to connect. Safety, wellness and connection—as they relate to home and communities—have moved to the forefront as homebuyers reconsider what they now want and need most from their homes and outdoor […]

Over the last few years, there has been a significantincrease in lawsuits with companies being sued because their websites do not meet current accessibility standards.  This increase in legal activity is getting the attention of many of our home builder and retailer clients. The obvious question that is being asked is, “What do I need to […]

By NoviHome With consumers spending increasing amounts of time on their mobile phones and marketers across all industries focusing intensely on their buyers’ experience, the need for an app-based, customer-centric experience has never been greater. During a CXPA (Customer Experience Professionals Association) webinar, then President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, Steve Cannon remarked that, “customer […]

According to PCR’s recent survey of homebuyers and renters seeking lifestyle communities, 75% of respondents are considering relocating out of state, while just 10% plan to move to a new neighborhood in their current state.  Whether they choose to stay close to home and remain near family, or move across state lines in favor of […]

By: Spencer Powell, Builder Funnel It’s a noisy world out there.  Marketing your new community can be tough.  Consumers are hit with so much information, so many ads, and they are bombarded with posts on social media. So, how can you flip the script and have your potential buyers actually seeking you out? Enter lifestyle […]

By Bill Fife, Melrose Lifestyle Services The overriding priority for any developer planning a new residential or vacation rental community is to guarantee strong and continual home sales in their budding development. Doing so creates a sense of dynamic momentum, with new homeowners and investors becoming developers’ greatest allies in drumming up future interest and […]

By Cecilian Partners The problem facing builders and developers Twenty years ago, a company named OpenTable noticed a problem. Making a restaurant reservation was exceptionally hard. It was a literal game of telephone – customers were on their own, blindly calling restaurants hoping for an opening. The problem actually started at the restaurants. Turns out, […]

By Amber Natale, President of Smarthinking Inc. As we head into 2020, we see a more competitive landscape on the horizon for private communities. As you well know, private communities are not the only ones selling private community experiences anymore. Hotels and other formidable competitors are leveraging their power to offer exclusive and unforgettable “member” […]

Do you recognize that logo?  If you’re not seeing it at least once a week when you log in for your routine web traffic check-up, you’re missing out.  Missing out on valuable (and free!) data that can measure the performance of your master-planned community website and educate you with insights to improve your marketing efforts. […]

Home builders and developers are beginning to realize how much online leads can positively impact their bottom lines. Understanding the buyer’s funnel and your conversion numbers are critical to getting the most out of your campaigns. Click the image below for an infographic that demonstrates all the ways a CRM can work magic for your […]