4 Cities Where Housing Inventory Now Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
San Antonio leads with the greatest surge in the number of homes available post-pandemic
Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU
An apartment addition for an accessory dwelling unit to allow a family member to age in place presents several challenges and lessons learned for both the homeowners and contractor alike
Average Homebuyer Income Increased Considerably in 'Pandemic Boomtowns'
Remote workers moving to Boise, for example, have raised the average annual income of homebuyers by 24%, to $98,000
What Now for Residential Construction? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is essentially over, but the disruption to the housing industry that lies in its wake will be felt for years to come
Housing's New Now
There is no "new normal," only now. Use this time after the height of the pandemic and its upheaval to set the stage for sustainable success for your business
Some COVID-Era Workplace Practices Are Easing, But Others Are Here to Stay
COVID-19 may be easing its grip on the U.S. after a disastrous two years, but lingering supply chain disruptions have builders holding onto their pandemic business tactics
Construction
Jobsite Workers Could Be Legally Required to Get Vaccinated
Just as healthcare workers are required to receive the flu shot, it is within contractors’ rights to require workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
2020 in Review: The Most Impactful Housing Industry Stories
There are six topics that Zillow says shaped the housing industry in 2020. As the role of the home changed dramatically this year, the housing…
Construction
Construction Outnumbers Healthcare Workers, First Responders for Highest COVID-19 Cases
Out of healthcare workers, first responders, and grocery store employees, construction workers have the highest positivity rates for asymptomatic…
New-Construction Projects
New Survey Finds 45% of Americans Would Move if They Could Telecommute
An increasing number of Americans working from home provides builders with the opportunity for cheaper projects at a higher scale. According to…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
How Cities Will Thrive, Thanks to Coronavirus
To forecast the future of cities, look back on history. Influential resets that remake and revitalize economies have often come after devastating…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Pandemic Makes Homeowners $1 Trillion Richer
American homeowners have collectively gained $1 trillion in home equity since the beginning of the pandemic. CNBC reports that homeowners with…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Wave of Foreclosures May Have Little Impact on Housing Market
Once mortgage forbearance ends, more than 3.3 million homeowners will have delinquent payments. While some homeowners may be able to refinance or…
Market Data + Trends
More Americans Chose to Relocate During the Pandemic Than in 2019
The National Association of Realtors collected change-of-address data from March to October this year in order to find the number of Americans who…
Construction
Will Construction Workers Be Considered for Early Vaccine Distribution?
Essential workers are potentially second in line for COVID-19 vaccines, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthcare workers…
Products
Home Appliance Manufacturers Focus on Hygienic Features
Samsung’s senior vice president says all of the company’s product development is now being done “through the lens of hygiene” as the pandemic…