More than half of the survey respondents expressed no concerns at all, but 23% have a moderate to high concerns and 21% report fear among their trade partners.
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Design

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The Florin model of the Nouveau Collection at Amalyn, a Toll Brothers community in Bethesda, Md., showcases the trend of built outdoor spaces that connect and enhance the home's indoor spaces and overall appeal.
Among features driven by the pandemic, the importance of built outdoor spaces has shown staying power as a valuable selling point
Oct. 22, 2025
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Thoughtful storage solutions go a long way in enhancing a kitchen’s design and functionality. From walk-in pantries to appliance garages, read on to learn what storage features...
Oct. 22, 2025
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Innovation comes in many forms for the housing industry. Take this one-question poll and let us know what's driving you to innovate!
Oct. 22, 2025
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Small kitchens can often feel cramped and unusable, but they don't have to be. Follow these tips to make even the smallest kitchens feel more functional and spacious
Oct. 17, 2025

Construction

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In partnership with the Shop Class Foundation, the ‘Bring Back Shop Class’ campaign hopes to restore shop class as a fundamental part of public education
Oct. 27, 2025
A Custom Builder's Preferred Roofing Protection
House That Blues Built Video Library From open-web floor trusses and roof protection to adhesives and roofing slate, builder Albert Cummings shares his preferred specifications...
Oct. 27, 2025
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Worker manages loading of factory-built home onto a truck to be transported
Due to their lower costs and high rate of appreciation, priced-out homebuyers are beginning to view manufactured and modular homes as an entryway into homeownership
Oct. 24, 2025
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While the median construction worker age is 42, a growing share of young people entering the workforce could help settle the industry's ongoing labor shortage challenges
Oct. 24, 2025

Business Management

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From investing in technology to providing modern amenities, recent survey results show that a few simple upgrades can help retain renters for the long haul
Oct. 29, 2025
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The housing market is seeing weakened sales activity, but that doesn’t necessarily mean buyers aren’t biting at all
Oct. 29, 2025
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As home-price growth slows, an increasing number of properties are seeing equity fall. In Q-3, just over 46% of US properties were considered equity-rich
Oct. 27, 2025
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'For Rent' sign in front of a single-family home
Year-over-year, single-family rents grew by just 1.4% in August
Oct. 27, 2025

Sales + Marketing

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Young homebuyers speak to real estate agent
In a recent survey of Gen Z adults, nearly half of all respondents reported feeling ready to buy a home, but only 36% say they are financially prepared to do so
Oct. 16, 2025
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Struggling to program the amenities for your next community? Let these features from the 2025 National Sales & Marketing Awards be your guide
Oct. 8, 2025
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Reducing the size of a loft space gives more footage to secondary bedrooms, a definite 'Do' according to recent consumer research.
Homebuyers have more choices now that resales are making a comeback. Here's how to combat the competition.
Oct. 2, 2025
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Millennial couple holds up keys to new house
In the 50 largest metros, Millennials accounted for 49.7% of purchase requests in 2024. In some metros, however, Millennials accounted for upwards of 60% of all mortgage applications...
Sept. 19, 2025

Idea Homes

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The NEWLOOK Experience Home isn’t just redefining luxury—it’s raising the standard for energy-efficient design. Built to meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s rigorous Zero Energy...
Oct. 23, 2025
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Stretching the Budget To Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code When Albert and Christina Cummings purchased a prime piece of land in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts back...
Oct. 23, 2025

Events

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On the final day of the Women in Residential Construction Conference, Jenkins encouraged women to stay ignited and to maintain a connection with fellow attendees
Oct. 8, 2025
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The pandemic permanently changed how people want to live. In this episode of Women at WIRC, we sit down with the researchers of the America at Home Study to learn the latest
Sept. 22, 2025