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
Commercial Builders Turn to Residential Sector as Fallback
As residential construction booms, commercial projects face delays, closures, and even cancellations amid little demand. Some commercial…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Online Homebuying Makes Way for Sight Unseen Bids
With the increase in virtual selling tools and shortened listing times, making a bid on a home sight unseen has become easier and more common.…
Kitchen
Designing the COVID-Transformed Kitchen of 2021
Two award-winning designers created the “ideal” 2021 kitchen for IBSx, fitting it with dynamic storage solutions and innovative appliances in a…
Market Data + Trends
'Pandemic Housing Fever' Rushes Some Buyers Into Purchasing
One Los Angeles resident found herself a homeowner after losing bidding wars for months—only to realize she hated the $600,000 house. She blames…
Remodeling
Did Homeowners Call on the Pros or DIY More Often in 2020?
With an unprecedented number of Americans staying at home, many homeowners realized the inadequacies of their current homes, which opened up a…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Majority of Workers Remain Remote—And Many Would Keep It That Way
A recent Gallup poll found the majority of US workers are still working from home and many prefer it to remain that way. The rate of remote…
Tiny Homes
Tiny Home Living is Thriving, But With Drawbacks
Although the need for more space is one of the top demands for current buyers, 2020 will likely be a record year for tiny homes—but tiny homes are…
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Fall to Pandemic Low
The latest reading by CoreLogic found the number of mortgage delinquencies fell to a pandemic low at the end of November, yet the number of severe…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Construction Workers Among Least Likely to Accept Vaccine
Despite having higher rates of mortality during the pandemic, construction workers are among the least open to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Data…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Americans Continue to Move as the Pandemic Remains Financial Stressor
In November, more Americans moved due to the pandemic compared to summertime. An increasing number of Americans remain financially affected as the…
