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
'Chronic Climate Risk' Worrying Insurers, Prompting Policy Changes
Homes at risk for wildfire damage may not be…
Market Data + Trends
New Study Opens Floodgates on Nation's 'Hidden Challenge'
In a new national study of U.S. urban flood risk,…
Notes on November Housing
In November 2018, the nation's housing stock increased at the fastest pace in 3 years, 5 percent, while sales dropped 8 percent, according to a…
Real Estate Survey Asks 'What's Next?'
A new monthly survey of real estate agents in 40 U.S. metros reveals enduring trends…
Buyers Feeling the Heat in These Markets
Housing may be slowing down, but bidding wars are still being waged in the nation's…