Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
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?
Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March
Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Only steel mill materials saw price drops
Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home
A greater share of workers are still working from home than before the pandemic and they're concentrated in the information, professional, and financial services sectors
Sherwin-Williams' Kingdom Gold Color Is Making New Friends
The paints and coatings brand takes a strategic marketing approach to shine a light on an overlooked hue
Exterior Design Trends? Homebuyer Preferences Run the Gamut
It turns out there's little national consensus when it comes to what U.S. homebuyers prefer for home exteriors
Top 10 Hottest Tile Trends for 2020
Whether designers go with modernized marble or ceramic tiles that are dead-ringers for natural wood, one thing is for certain: Tiles are going…
Net Zero
What Do Homebuyers Want? Builders Adopt a New Strategy
Homebuyer desires are ever-changing and transient. Getting back to some core principles can help builders refocus their business and attract buyers in the process
Top 5 Takeaways From Health and Wellness Designs at KBIS 2020
From smart fitness trackers to hot yoga, Americans are increasingly invested in health and wellness, and unsurprisingly, the trend has spilled…
Sales + Marketing Trends
National Homebuying Trends That Give Builders an Edge in Local Markets
Three recent national studies look at consumer homebuying trends. Pro Builder looks at the data to reveal opportunities for builders to create competitive distinction within their markets
Top 55+ Kitchen Designs From IBS 2020
American has an aging population, and our home design is changing with it. Accessible design can help sell a home to forward-thinking Boomers who…
The Unbalanced Distribution of Up-Front Renting Fees
There is a freedom that comes from renting: You can pick up and move anywhere as long as the lease is up or you are able to pay to break it. And…
Japanese Wet Rooms and Other Top 2020 Bathroom Trends
The ever-evolving master bath is one of the most exciting spaces for interior design. In 2020, the bathroom will be all about a streamlined look…
2020 Best of KBIS Winners Reveal Top Trends in Industry
The Best of KBIS Awards are not just a Kitchen & Bath Industry Show highlight, but also a good way to see where the industry is heading. From…
Kitchen
Top 2020 Kitchen Design Trends to Try This Year
A new decade calls for a style update, and two themes are dominating the kitchen this year: bold colors and functional design. All-white kitchens…
Why Are Americans Sacrificing Walkability When Buying a New Home?
Americans used to pay a premium for a home in a great, walkable location: You could easily drop off your kid at school, make it on time to work,…
