Trends

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The Biggest Challenges for Contractors in the Year Ahead

High inflation, dwindling buyer demand, and lingering supply chain obstacles are just a few of the many challenges keeping contractors up at night during the first month of the new year

These Are Zillow’s Most Popular Cities of 2022

Buyers moved away from costly coastal cities and drove up housing demand in these popular Midwestern metros in 2022

What’s Next for the Remodeling Sector in 2023?

Remodeling demand is waning, but as fewer homeowners can afford to relocate, remodelers are still filling backlogs with a steady stream of new projects

The Share of New Homes With a Two-Story Foyer Declined in 2021

The trend of the two-story foyer is on the decline as builders and homebuyers seek out more efficient ways to save space in new-construction projects

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The Share of Homebuyers Looking to Relocate Is on the Rise

Coastal homebuyers bogged down by record high housing costs are relocating to more affordable Sun Belt metros to get more bang for their buck

Kitchen trends indicate matte black hardware and white Carrera marble are on the way out

12 Kitchen Trends That Won’t Make the Cut in 2023

If you thought open floor plans and upper cabinets were kitchen design staples, some of these kitchen trend predictions may surprise you

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Industry Strategies for Weathering a Market Correction

Home builders, BPMs, and real estate investors are adjusting their business strategies to overcome a market slowdown. Here's what they're doing differently...

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Older Homebuyers Are Taking Climate Change Into Consideration When Choosing Retirement Destinations

Older Americans are relocating after retirement, and more than ever before, they're taking climate risks into consideration when deciding where to settle down

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Say Goodbye to These Interior Design Trends in 2023

What's trendy is often temporary when it comes to home interiors, which is why it may be time to do away with these design fads in 2023

These Are Homeowners’ Top Renovation Plans in Q3 2022

Whether bringing the outdoors in with new window and door installations or updating old plumbing systems, homeowners are hammering away on new renovations at a speedy pace

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Housing Design Matters Shares Trends from 2022 BALA Awards

NAHB’s annual BALA awards highlight excellent residential projects from around the country

Are Single-Family Home Size Trends Reversing Post-Pandemic?

House hunters searched for spacious floor plans to accommodate increased time at home during the pandemic, but as students return to the classroom and remote workers return to the office, that trend is changing