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From square footage to the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, read on to learn which features contribute the most to a home's overall value
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Home with a 'For Rent' sign in the front yard
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Design

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Row of cottage-style homes
Cottage clusters offer more than just an attainable price point—they also help foster a sense of connection.
Nov. 12, 2025
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Wellness-driven bathroom design
From the integration of smart products to calming color palettes, recent survey data show bathrooms are becoming less of a functional space and more of a sanctuary.
Nov. 12, 2025
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The Florin model of the Nouveau Collection at Amalyn, a Toll Brothers community in Bethesda, Md., showcases the trend of built outdoor spaces that connect and enhance the home's indoor spaces and overall appeal.
Among features driven by the pandemic, the importance of built outdoor spaces has shown staying power as a valuable selling point
Oct. 22, 2025
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Modern white kitchen with ample storage space
Thoughtful storage solutions go a long way in enhancing a kitchen’s design and functionality. From walk-in pantries to appliance garages, read on to learn what storage features...
Oct. 22, 2025

Construction

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From tech-enabled products to energy-efficient fixtures, features that improved the quality and performance of homes topped the list of what interested homebuyers in 2025.
Nov. 11, 2025
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In the latest episode of Women at WIRC, Melissa Kennedy, president of Meadowlark Design Build, discusses the evolution of project management in the home building industry
Nov. 5, 2025
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Sponsored
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Oct. 31, 2025
More than half of the survey respondents expressed no concerns at all, but 23% have a moderate to high concerns and 21% report fear among their trade partners.
Thanks for taking our poll! Here are the results from 70 responses.
Oct. 30, 2025

Business Management

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Toledo, Ohio
As home prices and mortgage rates continue to ease, more metros—especially those in the Midwest—are becoming more attainable to homebuyers
Nov. 17, 2025
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Mortgage application
Despite the decline in mortgage applications, sales of new single-family homes grew to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 771,000 in October
Nov. 17, 2025
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Unemployed individual making a resume on their laptop
High-income industries are shrinking, and as a result, the housing market has a smaller share of qualified homebuyers
Nov. 14, 2025
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Single-family home under construction
Most builders say lenders are lowering their loan-to-value ratios or reducing loan amounts altogether
Nov. 14, 2025

Sales + Marketing

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Veteran holding up a key to their new home
Veterans are now able to afford a larger share of homes than in the past two years
Nov. 11, 2025
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Baby Boomer couple sitting on a couch, talking at the home they rent
Even so, the share of Baby Boomers who rent is small compared with younger generations of renters
Nov. 11, 2025
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Investor holds up a house key
In Q-2 2025, nearly 11% of home purchases were made by investors
Nov. 7, 2025
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Innovation comes in many forms for the housing industry. Take this one-question poll and let us know what's driving you to innovate!
Oct. 22, 2025

Idea Homes

Broan-NuTone EVOLVE
Article + Video: Broan brings cutting-edge ventilation to the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home, showcasing its Energy Recovery Ventilators, bath fans, and range hoods...
Nov. 18, 2025
Mitsubishi Electric
Article + Video: Discover how Mitsubishi Electric is redefining comfort, efficiency, and sustainability inside the NEWLOOK Experience Home. From personalized multi-zone climate...
Nov. 18, 2025

Events

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On the final day of the Women in Residential Construction Conference, Jenkins encouraged women to stay ignited and to maintain a connection with fellow attendees
Oct. 8, 2025
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The pandemic permanently changed how people want to live. In this episode of Women at WIRC, we sit down with the researchers of the America at Home Study to learn the latest
Sept. 22, 2025