Converting Empty Office Buildings Into Apartments Could Benefit Thousands, but Why Isn’t It Happening?
City goers all across the U.S. could benefit from adaptive reuse construction, but the burgeoning trend has yet to catch on in most metros
Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots
Land and construction costs are on the rise, making smaller lots a necessity. But buyer desire for outdoor living spaces has surged since the pandemic. These designs marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living
ADUs Offer an Affordable Housing Solution for High-Density Markets, but Who Will Call Them Home?
The rising popularity of accessory dwelling units in the residential market is celebrated by builders looking to add supply to existing neighborhoods, but which homeowners will benefit from reduced square footage?
Americans Are Moving Away From Major Metros in the Hundreds of Thousands
Waves of migrating Americans are leaving behind urban living for good to prioritize space and affordability
Once Affordable Cities Are Reporting Record Price Gains
Havens of affordability are now tallying record-breaking home price gains as migrating Americans overtake pools of resident buyers
Out-Of-Town Buyers Are Willing to Pay 30% More Than Locals in the Hottest U.S. Markets
Remote workers are flocking to more affordable markets to get the most bang for their bucks
New-Home Marketing
How First-Year Homeownership Costs Compare by City
A recent SmartAsset study reveals the most expensive cities for new homeowners.
Demographics
Are Millennials Done With Cities?
While older Millennials entering homeownership are moving into the suburbs, young adults are steadily increasing in urban areas. According to the…
House Review
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
Affordability
Andrés Duany on New Urbanism’s Legacy and Affordable Housing
As a leading advocate for smart growth, Miami-based architect and urban planner Andrés Duany's vision for housing development and affordability is both bold and practical
House Review
New Urbanism for Small Builders
New Urbanism opportunities are available for small-volume builders, and these plans help you get there
New Urbanism
Traditional Neighborhood Development: Past, Present, and Future
Involving the public, addressing affordability, and embracing product diversity are some of the lessons learned from successful New Urbanism. We look at how the most successful communities get it right
Planning + Development
Making Way for Bicycles and Pedestrians
A closer look at the walkability component of sustainability
Home Design
Community-Focused Front Porches
Sarah Susanka's Not So Big Showhouse project places the primary living spaces adjacent to the front porch to facilitate movement outside
Planning + Development
Architectural Diversity Adds Character to TND Community
At Kitts Creek, a new neo-traditional development adjoining Raleigh-Durham’s booming employment corridor, builder ExperienceOne Homes is giving North Carolina home buyers the best of both worlds.
New Urbanism
Urban Renewal Meets New Urbanism in Utah
Hamlet Homes is contributing to the downtown revitalization of Murray, Utah with Inverness Square, a community that embraces the principles of New Urbanism.
