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
Home Renovation Trends Report Shows Increase in Project Spending
A recent Houzz survey finds that the median spend for kitchen and primary bath projects jumped in 2022 and increased again in 2023
Homeowners Less Likely to Remodel in 2019
Homebuying and selling are primary drivers for remodeling projects, but with…
Economics
Market Watchers Say Stocks, Shutdown Stunting Sales
Home sales data for December 2018 had a lot of industry…
These U.S. Cities Are 'Recession-Proof'
A new ranking analyzes U.S. cities based on how "recession-proof" they are. The…
Land Planning
The Latest in the Land Market
From October 2017 to September 2018, both the price and sales pace of land grew steadily, according to the…
The New Era of Unconventional Mortgage Loans
Lenders are issuing more unconventional mortgage loans that…
The Labor Market's Missing Middle
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) labor economist David Autor recently explained why…
Make Book on This Design Detail
Brooklyn-based architect Robert Garneau offers eight tips for incorporating custom built-…
Escape From New York
While the population of New York City is growing, the share of people leaving is greater. In fact, new…
Poll: Confidence in the U.S. Economy Sinking
Americans' outlook on the national economy is becoming more bleak. The latest Gallup poll…
