That being said, the extra volume allowed us to start mini "bulk buying".

However, September had noticeably higher sales volume compared to the pre-covid market in 2019, which could indicate our “new normal” will be stronger than the pre-COVID market.

There is a pro finish I can't recall the name that any pro painter with volume should get for about $18 per gallon.

We are seeing this in the sheer decline in transaction volume and new mortgage applications.

Realtor.com - good for seeing what is in your area for sale, volume on the market and asking prices.Rentometer.com - Will give you average rent cost in your area.

Some comments: 1) I believe most condo associations are good stewards of the fees and can often get discounts due to volume.   

REO agents are a good starting point because they are typically high volume with complex closings, any title company that works on REO files is used to carrying volume and working through complex & distressed real estate closings.

My experience with financing people new to construction is that they almost always have cost over runs, because (1) their projected costs are unrealistic (2) they don’t have the expertise or experience to consistently make the current decisions that stop higher costs from occurring (3) they don’t have the sources of lower costs than experienced volume buyers have and (4) their cost projections are based on costs 6 months before they start construction.  

Most of my investors and investments come from 1-4 units/residential, which they buy in volume.

This isn't to toot my own horn, I am a fairly new and medium volume broker (at present), but I have trusted clients (mostly boomers!)