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MARIPOSA BY SARA GUTTERMAN * * * * *
ESPITE THE ONGOING uncer-
MEADOWS tainty in many sectors in the
economy, the housing industry
seems to be a bright spot—at
D least for now.
In fact, in some markets, new home
sales are surging: quali ed buyers are look-
ing to take advantage of low interest rates
and purchase homes now, and with resale 35+34+19+12
inventory down 30 percent year over year
Building for Relevance (YOY), new homes o†er an excellent—and
available—alternative.
But it’s not business as usual in the hous-
ing sector: consumer expectations are shift-
As consumer expectations change due to ing due to COVID-19, placing new demands
COVID-19, the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows on building professionals and manufactur- 35 34 + + 12 + 19
ers alike.
shifts with it through unique design, construction With coronavirus, home has become,
and specifications. more than ever, a sanctuary and a safe space,
with strong associations to wellbeing and

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