Erin Nicks

Author’s articles

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  29 West by ZenniHome adds 90 stackable homes to downtown Mesa

  Erin Nicks September 21, 2023

  High-density, small-footprint projects may be a solution to easing the housing shortage in cities such as Phoenix. ZenniHome is leading the charge with its first mid-rise project under the ZenCity name.

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  Modular homes in Paradise Valley offer a unique spin on luxury living in Scottsdale

  Erin Nicks September 21, 2023

  A luxury home in a box? It sounds contradictory, but Optima Inc. has made it happen in Phoenix.

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  The top 10 Builders in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land

  Erin Nicks September 8, 2023

  If you’re looking for a home in Texas, you’ll want to know the key players in new home construction. Thanks to exclusive data from Zonda Home, Livabl is sharing the top 10 builders in Houston, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land.

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  The top 10 builders in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

  Erin Nicks September 8, 2023

  If you’re looking for a home in Texas, you’ll want to know who the key players are in new home construction. Thanks to exclusive data from Zonda Home, Livabl is sharing the top 10 builders in Dallas-Fort Worth and Arlington. There are plenty of options throughout the Metroplex and these 10 builders share nearly 56 percent of the market.

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  Housing options in Phoenix are diminishing

  Erin Nicks September 26, 2023

  Are you looking for a home in Phoenix? Get ready for a challenge. RE/MAX released its National Housing Report for August, and the news out of Arizona may shock potential buyers.

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  Fall cooldown forces Bank of Canada to hold rates

  Erin Nicks September 6, 2023

  On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada announced that it was holding its target for the overnight rate of five per cent, with the bank rate at five and one-quarter and the deposit rate at five per cent. The BOC also intends to continue with its policy of quantitative tightening.

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  Everything to know about Meritage Homes in Arizona

  Erin Nicks August 28, 2023

  Searching for a new home in a growing city such as Phoenix is challenging. There are multiple options, and how will a buyer know which one is right for them? Why not consider a builder with a trusted reputation, local to the area, and committed to quality construction and energy efficiency? Livabl is shining the spotlight on Meritage Homes — a builder based in the Phoenix metro with over 35 years of experience.

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  Everything to know about Ashton Woods in Arizona

  Erin Nicks August 24, 2023

  Livabl is here to introduce buyers to a prominent and respected builder in the Phoenix metro — Ashton Woods. This article has all the information buyers need about Ashton Woods in Arizona.

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  Buyer’s remorse: Over 30 per cent of Canadians regret their current mortgage

  Erin Nicks August 17, 2023

  The current market has left many homebuyers in an extreme state of malaise. They adore their new home, but the massive increases in monthly mortgage payments fueled the regret felt by over one-third of participants in a recent survey by The Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada (REMIC).

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  Rate hikes slowing sales in B.C.

  Erin Nicks August 10, 2023

  The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that sales were up in the province for July. Still, there are indicators that a slowdown is near due to rising interest rates from the Bank of Canada.