2020 Best in American Living Awards: Pockets of Joy
These design gems from the 2020 Best in American Living Awards help make a house a home
4 Diverse Live/Work Designs
Four home designs that offer a diverse range of solutions for live/work developments, from large projects with dedicated street-level work spaces to single-family and duplex concepts that respond to current work-at-home opportunities.
4 Ways to Do Outdoor Living on Small Lots
These efficient solutions provide great amenities for both relaxation and exercise
Design Trends In and Out for 2021
The dramatic shift in design trends during the past 12 months resulted from Americans’ pandemic…
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Design
Kitchen Islands: Is Bigger Always Better?
Kitchen islands continue to take on more jobs as their popularity grows, from a casual spot to eat and prep food to an all-encompassing work…
Show Village
What’s Inside a Healthy and Clean Home?
Get the inside scoop on The Healthy/Clean Home, one of our Show Village immersive experiences, from Thrive Home Builders' Chief Operating Officer…
Construction
Half of Single-Family Homes Constructed Last Year Were Single-Story
The share of homes with two or more stories and one-story homes constructed last year were equal to one another as single story home construction…
Design
The Top Features Buyers Want in Their Bathrooms
Bathrooms play an important role for homebuyers, and some features within them can make or break a buyer’s decision to purchase. The National…
Design
Key Design Tips for Alley-Loaded Homes
No, you cannot simply flip an existing front-loaded plan for an alley-loaded home, says design firm Housing Design Matters. The resulting…
Design
What Happened to These Home Features?
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com says today’s builders and architects are forgetting a handful of home features that can greatly improve life for…
Design
What Kitchen Features Top Buyers' Wishlists?
Today’s homebuyers are big on having enough storage and work space in their kitchens, according to data from the National Association of Home…
Market Data + Trends
Today's Buyers Want Peace and Quiet Over Short Commutes
Homebuyers are more likely to choose an affordable home with more space than a home closer to the office, according to a recent Realtor.com survey…
Design
How to Maximize Your Lot Width
Design firm Housing Design Matters says maximizing your lot widths with these simple solutions can be more cost-effective, impactful, and add…
Design
Outdoor Living Enhancements That Can Elevate Any Backyard
Interest in outdoor living spiked because of the pandemic, but homeowners still desire summer-ready, upgraded outdoor spaces to enjoy during the…
