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
The Housing Crunch is Reshaping Cities
Huffington Post reports that small cities are growing faster than normal, as a lack of affordable housing in big cities is…
What Is the Best State to Live In?
Massachusetts topped a recent ranking of the best states to live in, according to Realtor.com.
Massachusetts was…
Sales
How Kids Change the Homebuying Process
Having children can drastically influence homebuyers' budgets and wish lists, Zillow reports.
Buyers with children…
Most Dynamic Metros Feature ‘Knowledge-Based’ Economies
A new study from the Walton Family Foundation found that the most dynamic U.S. metros have economies that have made investments in technology,…
Top 7 Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
Livability found the seven best U.S. cities for buying a first home.
Pittsburgh topped the list, with a median home price…
What a 1,500-Square-Foot Home Costs Across the U.S.
A 1,500-square-foot home can range from affordable to expensive, depending on where in the U.S. it’s located, Business Insider …
Exterior
27 Products to Pump Up Your Home's Curb Appeal
The American Society of Landscape Architects' recent trends survey included some new types of outdoor amenities that appeal to both single- and…
Retirees Are Fleeing New Jersey
A recent survey found that 67% of all New Jersey moves were outbound last year and a third of those movers cited retirement as their primary…
‘Rooted’ Americans Won’t Move for a Higher Salary
A new study found that nearly half of Americans identify as ‘rooted,’ making them less likely to move from their current hometowns, even for a…
