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
Trends
Pandemic Emerges as Biggest Influencer on 2021 Color Trends
Every year at this time, paint companies release their color trend predictions for the upcoming year. With the pandemic, this year’s colors are a…
Ways to Help Workers Better Handle Pandemic-Linked Anxiety
In order to combat the spread of the virus among construction workers, more jobsites are promoting the use of masks, hand washing, and…
Economics
Economist Predictions for Unemployment, Home Prices, More
Zillow surveyed more than 100 economists, investment strategists, and real estate experts about their predictions for the housing market. Last…
Healthy Homes
New-Home Buyers Want Health-Focused Features
Even before the pandemic, buyers were interested in wellness design and healthier homes. Now, more than one-third of prospective buyers want to…
The Hottest Selling Counties Are Right Outside Coastal Cities
The hottest areas right now are ones within driving distance of a major city, according to Redfin. Homes here are more affordable and give buyers…
Home Equity Jumps, Relieving Properties from Negative Equity
Homes gained a value of $9,800 more during the second quarter. The change in home equity comes from the insatiable demand for homes and record low…
Landlord Giants Are Scooping Up Single-Family Homes
As millions of homeowners are cash-strapped, foreclosures and Wall Street landlords loom on the horizon. Single-family landlord giants have gained…
Homebuyers Continue to Outnumber Sellers
Buyers are outnumbering sellers in the housing market, but both have something to gain. The housing market has been much like a see-saw the past…
Builder Sentiment Rises to Record High Despite Soaring Lumber Prices, Labor Shortages
Builders are reportedly the most chipper they’ve been in 35 years, but key issues are threatening their positive sentiment. Home builder…
What Can Buyers Expect from the Remainder of 2020?
To make predictions for the remaining months of the year may seem impossible because of lingering uncertainties, but one real estate pro took a…
