On-the-Boards Designs to Inspire
Some of these "on-the-boards" designs will result in completed projects, while others will remain as schematics, but all of them provide design inspiration and ideas
Create More Diverse Housing Options With Accessory Dwelling Units
ADUs provide homeowners with a range of opportunities for independent living and aging in place, or for added long-term or vacation rental income
After Increasing During the Pandemic, New Single-Family Home Size Is Shrinking
Homebuyers are opting for smaller floor plans to save costs on new-home purchases post-pandemic
Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners
A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone
Multi-Gen Home Designs That Succeed in Meeting Multiple Needs
These designs meet multi-gen households' needs for independence and privacy while also offering communal gathering spaces for family members to come together
These Metros Are Home to the Largest—and Smallest—Homes in the U.S.
While some Americans are still looking for larger homes post-pandemic, others are downsizing as they spend less time indoors. These popular cities have options for every size preference
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4 Smart and Beautiful Duplexes
These duplexes offer thoughtful details and use of materials and colors, resulting in welcoming façades
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Density Done Right Post-COVID: 4 Home Plans Reimagine Proximity
This assortment of product types and densities provides private entryways and plenty of outdoor living space for a fresh take on density in a post-COVID world
Sales
Learn the Art of Selling a Home Using Floor Plans
Once you are confident in reading floor plans and all their symbols, one of the most important ways to use a floor plan to sell a home is to show…
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7 Tips on How to Sell Homes Using Floor Plans
In the current state of affairs, builders cannot count on being able to sell a home via an in-person home tour. While video tours and pictures are…
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Design Solutions for Drop Zones
While guests usually enter via a more formal front entrance, the real action in most homes occurs where the family enters, and that's where drop zones come into play
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Make Way for Multigenerational Housing: Home Designs for Combined Living
While many families try to figure out how to accommodate a multigenerational household, few homes are actually designed for this type of living arrangement. These home designs address the imbalance
Trends
The New Home Story Is About the Number One
The share of new homes with two or more stories declined to 53% of houses built last year compared with 55% in 2017, while one-story home…
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Kitchen Designs That Deliver Big on Form and Function
Kitchens are the hub of every home, but these designs up the ante in features and practical function
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Starter Home Designs for All Ages
These single-family detached designs help serve a critical market segment, no matter the age of the buyer
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Housing Designs for Boomers
In 2019, the youngest Baby Boomers will turn 55, while the oldest will be 73. No wonder builders and developers are rapidly opening 55-plus communities to capture the interest of this vast market segment