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
Economist's Take on Spring Buying Conditions
In a new column, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Lawrence Yun…
Spring Deemed 'Big' for Builders
New-home sales dropped almost 7 percent over the previous month in January…
The Best Affordable Cities in the U.S.
Research site Livability recently released its 2019 report of the best affordable cities in the U.S., topped by Boise, Idaho.
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D.C.-area Housing Sales Drop for Seventh Consecutive Month
Low inventory has caused home sales to decrease in the D.C.-area for the seventh month in a row.
According to the Washington Post…
Buyers Have Upper Hand in Spring Market
The recent slowdown in hot housing markets has given the upper hand to buyers ahead of the spring house-hunting season.
According to…
Supply Tightness Sapping D.C. Sales
The dearth of housing supply in Washington, D.C. continues to challenge the local housing markets, as…
Report: 'Improving America's Housing'
The latest annual report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University covers the state of the U.S.…
