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
Design
Attainable Housing Options: Rethinking the Starter Home
Three rapidly emerging design and development trends are helping to make housing more attainable without sacrificing style or convenience
Home Design
Homes for Life Today
I'm told the standard three-bed, two-bath suburban house, like the one I grew up in, no longer suits today’s buyers. What's changed? Pretty much everything
Healthy Homes
The Bestselling Wellness Features Among Homebuyers Today
Which wellness features are health-conscious homebuyers prioritizing post-pandemic?
Home Design
These Popular Features Can Boost a Home’s Resale Value
These luxury amenities can help homeowners sell their homes faster and for a greater profit
Home Design
Is 2023 the Year of Tile?
New tile trends focus on wellness, resilience, and stylish interior design
Home Design
Designers Take a More Holistic Approach to Home Wellness Features
Along with popular wellness amenities centered around creating a clean, healthy home, designers also report a rising interest in eco-friendly home features
Trends
How Has Remote Work Affected Home Values Across the US?
Years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans continue to prioritize a healthy work-life balance, which is why many are still moving out of cities and working from home
Design
Five Kitchen Design Trends to Look Out for in 2023
From color choices to storage options to materials selection, these five kitchen trends are on the rise
International Builders' Show
What Were the Biggest Trends From the IBS and KBIS 2023 Expo Floor?
New innovations on the 2023 show floor reflected these popular up-and-coming design trends for the year ahead
Design
Rethinking Housing Design in 2023
To meet homebuyers’ evolving needs, we should use the current market slowdown as an opportunity to take a fresh look at housing design in response to recent trends
