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Exterior view of The Cottages at Blackwood Groves by Bridger Builders, in Bozeman, Mont.

3 Factors That Amplify a Building's Resilience

Designing a building for resilience helps ensure safe, efficient, and healthy results over the long term for building occupants
Jan. 22, 2025
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8 Strategies for Designing an Aging-in-Place-Ready Living Room

Whether it's wider doorways or simpler floor plans, there are ways to design living rooms for aging in place
Jan. 15, 2025
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Homes in the Southeastern U.S. flooded from a natural disaster

Report Says More Homeowners at Risk of Natural Disaster

More than 400,000 homes in the Southeast and Southwest may be underinsured when it comes to flooding
Jan. 14, 2025
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34 Standout Design Trends for 2025

Porcelain countertops, range alcoves in the kitchen, and stylish ceiling treatments are just some of the trends expected to be big this year
Jan. 6, 2025
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Technology in the Construction Industry: How Much Is Too Much?

Technology has made work more efficient in many cases, but construction workers feel burdened by too many choices
Jan. 16, 2025
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In Boston, Passive House Pays Dividends

Using Passive House design principles, three Boston homes maintain indoor temperatures throughout the winter without turning on the heat
Jan. 14, 2025
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Construction Employment Picks Up at the End of the Year

As of November 2024, construction jobs in the U.S. increased by 211,000
Jan. 7, 2025
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A construction worker walks over rebar carrying a beam on his shoulder.

Construction Fatalities Highest in Over a Decade

Despite industry efforts to improve jobsite safety, recent data show the industry marked its deadliest year since 2011
Dec. 20, 2024
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Chuck and Emma Shinn, co-founders of The Shinn Group

Shinn Group Announces New Leadership

Emma Jane Wildermuth and Brian Wildermuth will serve as president and executive vice president, respectively, of The Shinn Group
Jan. 16, 2025
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A builder works on the roof of a home

Builder Confidence Inches Up in January

Home builder sentiment improved at the beginning of the year as some builders anticipate better economic conditions in coming months
Jan. 16, 2025
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Minneapolis skyline

Renters Are Moving to These Cities

Many Midwestern cities, including Minneapolis and Cleveland, are drawing in renters this year
Jan. 15, 2025
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Homeowners stand in front of their home with a 'For Sale' sign

Politics to Sway Moving Trends in 2025

In 2025, more than 40% of Americans say they are looking to move this year, and of those, nearly half cite the current political climate as their main reason
Jan. 15, 2025
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A luxury home with white exterior and expansive driveway

Uptick in Luxury Home Sales Continues

Some experts are predicting 2025 will be an even bigger year for high-end home sales than last year
Jan. 6, 2025
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An elderly woman brings her husband a cup of coffee while he works at a laptop at a table in their home.

Markets Where Baby Boomers Dominate

The number of Millennial homeowners has decreased over the years, but more Boomers own homes than ever before
Jan. 6, 2025
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A contractor shakes hands with a client.

Tips for Using Through-Channel Marketing in Your Business

TCM is a marketing strategy that has the potential to save time and offer valuable marketing insights
Dec. 27, 2024
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A residential area in Florida flooded in the aftermath of a hurricane

Older Buyers Continue to Purchase Homes in High Climate-Risk Areas

Younger buyers, on the other hand, have become more selective with where they live
Dec. 17, 2024
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A woman adjusts settings on smart thermostat.

How Smart Technology Can Help Drive Home Sales

As homebuyers become more interested in smart features and appliances, home builders should consider how implementing these types of products into a new home can impact sales
Dec. 26, 2024
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Aerial view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado

13 Products Used in the Panorama Idea Home

Explore some of the products used in this net-zero, carbon-neutral, all-electric, healthy home in Colorado
Dec. 5, 2024
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Despite smart home technology's popularity, many homeowners struggle with the user experience.

Upgrading the Smart Home Experience

By providing support from the get-go, home builders can drastically improve homeowner satisfaction
Oct. 31, 2024
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A lounge space with various seating areas and large windows

Designing With Wellness in Mind

When designing a housing community, pay attention to the interiors—they can have a strong impact on residents’ well-being
Oct. 17, 2024