Builders, manufacturers and remodelers have new opportunities moving their way. As Sun Belt City populations grow, the need for new homes, remodels, additions and communities arise. Protect your investment with an RWC, HOME of Texas or MHWC warranty. Not only will the warranty limit your liability and give you the competitive edge, but it will also add value to your home and give your homebuyer that peace of mind they crave. Read on to learn more about this shift to warmer climates and be sure to take advantage of the many benefits RWC and affiliates have to offer.
The sun is shining, literally and metaphorically, on many states located within the Sun Belt. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that more people are choosing to leave the northern regions of the country, especially the Midwest, to settle in warmer climates.
The data includes population estimates and analysis of population changes for U.S. counties and metro areas, providing statistics for total population change, shifts in population due to natural increase, and domestic and international migration between July 1, 2014, and July 1, 2015, the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University reports.
The general trend shows that Sun Belt counties and metros — specifically, suburban counties in the South — are attracting the most new residents.
Texas, in particular, has been drawing people from other parts of the country, with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth experiencing more growth than anywhere else in the U.S., gaining 159,000 and 145,000 people, respectively. A little further down the list are two other Texas metros, Austin-Round Rock and San Antonio, each of which grew by about 50,000 people. Combined, the population gain for these four Texas metros is 412,000, the highest total for any state. Florida, California, Georgia, and Washington round out the top five.
The counties that experienced the greatest population growth were also located in the southern and western regions of the Sun Belt. Harris County, Texas, and Maricopa County, Arizona, were the top two. All of the top 30 counties, in terms of population growth, were located in the West or the South.
Further breakdown of the overall population gains shows that Americans are seeking the sun. Domestic migration was also trending toward Sun Belt states with the top 10 counties for net population influx being located in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, and Texas. Many of the counties that appealed to domestic migrants also appealed to international migrants. However, some places, such as Los Angeles County, had high international migration but actually lost domestic migrants.
On the flip side, among the top 100 metros, Chicago had the biggest net population loss, with a drop of 6,200. Pittsburgh was next, losing 5,000 residents.
Source: Professional Builder
When a builder provides a warranty on a newly built home, what exactly does that mean to your buyer and to you? It means protection, security, peace of mind and value. And a warranty from Residential Warranty Company, LLC will provide just that. One of the least expensive, longest lasting products a builder can purchase for the homes they build is an RWC warranty.
So why exactly is RWC your best choice?
OPTIONS: The RWC “Menu of Choices” allows you the ability to offer the best Warranty program for your business. From our FHA/VA accepted Standard 10 Year Warranty to our Day 1 Coverage Warranty to our Customized State New Home Warranty to our Remodelers Warranty and more, we have what your business needs.
FLEXIBILITY: RWC’s members are able to pick and choose which Warranty options to use and which projects they wish to enroll. We do not require 100% enrollment on detached homes.
MARKETING FEATURES: RWC provides its members with FREE attractive marketing materials to help promote your business and set yourself apart from your competition.
EASY: RWC offers online enrollment, the ability to order marketing materials, renew memberships and run reports through Warranty Express.
EXPERIENCE: RWC has been in business for 35+ years and has warranted over 3 million homes to date. The average tenure of our employees is 18 years.
STRENGTH: RWC’s insurer, Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company (WPMIC), A Risk Retention Group, is A.M. Best rated “A- (Excellent)”. WPMIC insures only our thoroughly screened builder members and no other catastrophic risks such as planes, trains or automobiles, which can affect an insurer’s strength and equity. Less risk equals more strength. In fact, WPMIC currently has over $111 million in surplus equity.
CREDIBILITY: RWC’s membership criteria presents us with the strongest builder members. This screening process reinforces your credibility as an RWC member.
PROTECTION: RWC offers FREE mediation. When needed, binding arbitration is also available. Both offer effective resolution for Warranty disputes. This reduces your risk of litigation and legal fees.
ADVOCACY: RWC provides support to the Home Building Industry through our involvement and financial contributions as a member of local, state and national Home Builder Associations across the United States.
Our mission is to provide a level of security to homeowners and Builders alike. We can help you in maintaining or improving your customer service, define and limit your liability, and provide the warranty and insurance products your company needs. For more information, don’t hesitate to call 800-247-1812 x2149 or email sales@rwcwarranty.com.
By now we all know it's not a good idea to post sensitive information on social networking sites or blast private data through cyber space without taking the proper precautions. The last thing you want is for private information to be compromised when bouncing from server to server.
Keeping yourself secure from theft and vulnerability is a top priority in today's digital age. That's why Residential Warranty Company, LLC and affiliates HOME of Texas and MHWC have a secure upload portal on each company website for members and prospective members to use in uploading information and important documents to the home warranty companies.
Instead of emailing, faxing or mailing documents for new memberships, renewal memberships or home warranty resolution matters, the upload portal allows for secure transfer of data electronically, efficiently and economically.
Secure upload links can be found in the drop down menu when you hover over the "Builders" tab (or the "Manufacturer's tab on the MHWC affiliate site), as well as at the very bottom of every webpage. Simply follow the prompts to send documents securely. Better safe than sorry!
In addition to a variety of home warranty programs, RWC and HOME of Texas offers unique features to make your membership as effective and efficient for you as possible.
As you know, Warranty Express is our online system for everything from home enrollment to membership renewal to ordering marketing materials and enrollment reports.
We wanted to emphasize an important point about the system when you are enrolling homes online. When you get to the last screen on Warranty Express, it will tell you “You are not finished!”
Why? What do you mean I'm not finished? Well, because we still need the signed Application for Warranty form and payment, if not paid online. (Pay online and save the $6.95 processing fee.)
It’s very important that you submit the signed Application for Warranty form after closing.
The warranty is not valid (even if paid for) if RWC/HOME does not receive the signed Application in order to validate coverage.
If you pay online, the signed Application for Warranty form can be faxed to (717) 561-4494 or emailed to Sandra at Sandra.Sweigert@rwcwarranty.com.
If you are not familiar with Warranty Express, contact your Account Executive for more details.
Who doesn't love a perk that allows you to reap the rewards of something that you already do... provide quality construction and outstanding customer satisfaction. That's right, cash in on YOUR excellent customer service by joining the Incentive Program!
Joining the Incentive Program is the best way for our Members to maximize their dollars plus enjoy additional benefits that only this program offers.
RWC established this program over 25 years ago as a way to reward our members for their good claims experience. Since then, RWC and affiliates have distributed $21.5 million in Incentive distributions back to Incentive members.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
A Member must enroll at least 20 homes per year or have an annual enrolled sales volume of $2 million. A free analysis illustrating how the Incentive Program can work for you is available upon request.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
• The annual fee of $295 is waived for Incentive Members, saving an additional $1180 in years 2-5 of membership.
• The value of the Incentive distributions greatly reduces the effective cost of the warranty fee.
• The Member enjoys a locked-in enrollment rate under the standard program throughout the duration of their Incentive membership.
HOW DO I JOIN?
If you think your company will meet the eligibility requirements, call us to take the next step in building your own Incentive reward! Contact us at 800-247-1812, Ext 2149 or email sales@rwcwarranty.com.
Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC), HOME of Texas and MHWC will be attending the 2017 International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida January 10-12, 2017. Be sure to stop by booth #W5571 to learn why new home warranties are an essential ingredient for your business. Whether you are a builder, remodeler or manufacturer, providing a new home warranty is a great way to enhance the value of your homes, strengthen your reputation and get a competitive edge in the marketplace.
As you know, it’s not strictly business at IBS. Before you head off to the House Party or the Spike Concert, have some fun with RWC and try your luck at our Wheel-O-Warranty prize wheel! Not only will you walk away with one of many great prizes, but you will also be entered into our grand prize drawing for a $1000 Visa gift card. Celebrate a brand new year with the innovative leader in new home warranties, RWC!
On August 14, 1173 Bonanno Pisano, began construction on an 183’ high marble and stone bell tower in Pisa, Italy. It took nearly 200 years to complete, but trouble started long before. Within five years of breaking ground, the bell tower began to lean due to a shallow foundation set in unstable subsoil. The design was flawed from the beginning. A builder’s worst nightmare? Just the opposite. Today the Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations.
For the rest of us less able to make lemonade from the occasional lemons we’re handed, we need help. Fortunately, for Pisa, the tower’s lean hasn’t caused it to fall over on all those cash-carrying tourists…yet. If that ever happens, the contractor responsible for maintaining the famous landmark better have general liability insurance. Otherwise, it could become the world’s most famous uninsured construction defect claim. Of course, the tower has been standing for over 600 years without falling, so what else is there to worry about? Each year in this country more than seven million injuries are attributed to “slip and fall” accidents. Imagine how many tourists may have slipped or fallen going up and down the steps of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Now imagine how many would-be buyers might slip or fall at one of your model homes or active job sites.
Nobody likes thinking about third party liability claims. Bonanno Pisano didn’t have to because he didn’t live to see his project completed. You’re probably planning on being around for a while and I’m guessing those plans don’t include losing everything you’ve worked for because someone was seriously injured at one of your job sites. If my guess is right, we’d like to help. Give RWC Insurance Advantage a chance to review your current general liability coverage. Call us at (866) 454-2155 and ask for Ron Sweigert or click here for a free no obligation quote.
Looking for a professional & customer service oriented builder warranty program to enhance your reputation, marketing and risk management?
Check out the Top 10 Reasons to look no further than the RWC Family of Companies!
1. Limited Liability
- Member’s liability is limited in time and coverage as opposed to the state’s longer statute of repose liability exposure.
- Clearly written set of new home warranty standards to identify coverage, limitations & exclusions.
- Standards based on accepted industry guidelines to create reasonable 3rd party basis for evaluation.
2. Widely Recognized New Home Feature
- Homebuyers want assurance that their home will be built by a quality, professional builder.
- RWC new home builder warranties set Members apart from the crowd and provide a sense of security to potential buyers.
- Warranties are an essential ingredient in any new home purchase.
- Wide array of warranty products and services: Full Coverage New Home Warranties, Structural Only New Home Warranties and Customized State New Home Warranties available.
- Options available for various types of specialty construction including Building Systems Homes, Remodeling (including Additions), Detached Garages, Conversions, Commercial projects and HUD-Code Manufactured Homes.
4. Competitive Rates
- Competitive Rates keep builder home warranties an “affordable” option to include for your buyers.
- Exclusive Incentive Program pays cash distributions to qualifying members.
- Multiple-state members pay only 1 membership fee.
5. Government Approved Financing
- Approved by FHA and VA.
6. Customer Service
- Unsurpassed service and excellent handling of warranty issues.
- Neutral & effective 3rd party dispute resolution system includes FREE mediation.
- Approximately 95% of warranty dispute issues are resolved through RWC’s FREE Mediation procedures.
- If needed, formal binding arbitration is available.
- FREE Warranty Training Seminars.
7. Marketing
- FREE marketing materials, including FULL COLOR warranty books.
8. Experienced Warranty Provider
- In business for 30+ years, RWC has administered warranties on over 3 million homes.
- RWC’s Insurer has been rated “A-(Excellent)” by A.M. Best for over 12 consecutive years and has over $100 million in surplus equity.
9. RWC Insurance Advantage
- Insurance program designed exclusively for RWC Warranty Members.
- General Liability, Builders Risk & Contractors Equipment insurance available.
- Insured by a company rated “A- (Excellent)” by A.M. Best.
- Call (866) 454-2155 or use our online form for an RIA insurance quote.
- Protection in the event of a warranted major structural defect failure.
- Resale value may increase for homeowners passing along an RWC warranty on the home.
- Expert 2nd Opinion in the event of a dispute over potential home issues.
For more information on how the RWC warranties can impact your business, call us at 800-247-1812, Ext 2149 or email sales@rwcwarranty.com.
We Have New Home Warranties Nailed!
MHWC wrapped up another successful show at the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show January 21 – 23, 2015 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The show provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the manufactured home industry from experts in a wide range of fields and to tour beautiful new trend-setting manufactured homes. The show was attended by builder/developers, retailers, community operators, housing manufacturers and installers/service professionals from across the country. Account Executives from MHWC of course were on hand to educate attendees on the value and importance of insured home warranties for the HUD-Code industry.
Next up on this year’s trade show journey is the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show in Tunica, Mississippi from March 25 through 27, 2015 in the Roadhouse Casino. The Tunica Show is billed as having more homes than any other industry event! This explains why it drew 1,155 retailers, builder/developers, community owners/operators, and installers representing 447 different companies in 2014. Manufactured housing is an efficient and affordable way to build and the Tunica Show showcases this building technology.
MHWC provides a unique line of new home warranty products for the manufactured home industry and it is at shows like Louisville and Tunica where we are able to educate Builders, Retailers and Manufacturers on the value of our product. Attendees are welcome to stop by MHWC Booth # 3 to chat with Tifanee McCall and Ron D’Ambra and learn what a difference a new home warranty from MHWC can make.