Skilled Trades Are Open to Technology, Survey Finds
Amidst the ongoing labor shortage, technology and digital tools can offer labor-saving gains, and the skilled trades are willing to embrace new tech in their jobs
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
‘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…
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Growing a Career
SmartAsset found the 10 U.S. cities with the best career opportunities.
To find the best cities in the country for…
Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality Is Top of Mind
Heating and cooling systems that monitor and maintain indoor air quality are becoming increasingly popular, according to Forbes…
Homeowners Regret Unexpected Repairs
Unexpected repairs and maintenance were the biggest regret faced by homeowners, according to research by Zillow.
The…
9 Things to Remember When Renovating an Outdoor Space
From electrical outlets to the path of the sun, Realtor.com…
This Concrete Home Is Ready for Instagram
Using concrete, pale wood, and light-pink surfaces, an Italian…
Many Remodelers Are Creating ADUs
As household formation and new home starts lag, researchers at the National Association of Home Builders wondered if more people…
Surfaces
Anything But Granite
Granite was the new black, but there’s a pocket of designers and homeowners who see these countertops as the ugly ducklings of the design world.…
U.S. Births Drop to Lowest Number in 32 Years
CNN reports that the number of births and the fertility rate in the U.S. are continuing to decline.
Provisional data…
Home Values Fall in April for First Time in Seven Years
The median home value fell 0.1% month-over-month in April, the first monthly decline of national values in seven years.
Zillow…
