2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best
You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
4 Luxury Production Home Designs to Inspire
Yes, these are designs for production homes, but you won't find any cookie-cutter repetitive elements in this high-end selection
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
From former schools to warehouses, these adaptive reuse projects—winners in the 2023 Best in American Living Awards—succeed in creating new housing and revitalizing their neighborhoods
Kid-Friendly Home Design Four Ways
Do your ‘family’ homes really deliver great design for parents and their children? Here are four clever home design ideas that consider kids and adults alike
Home Design
Top Bath and Kitchen Features by Generation
If you’re building and designing for a specific buyer, it’s important to note that desirable home features can differ greatly from generation to…
Accessibility
Buyers Increasingly Interested in Accessibility Features
Constructing homes with universal design principles can give builders a leg up on the competition. Universal design expands a home’s livability to…
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
Consider these factors when designing alley-loaded home plans
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…
