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
Toil and Trouble: Analyst Predicts Bubble
Analyst for financial planning firm Clarity Financial Jesse Colombo warns that the recent gains in…
Housing Stocks in Turmoil
The ITB and XHB, two home builder stock-trading exchange-traded funds (ETFs), are on…
Co-Living Is Having a Moment
Previously, co-living was merely a niche product in a multibillion dollar industry. Now, developers are preparing to launch some of the biggest…
Economist's Notes on Recent Rate Rise
In October, the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage crossed the five…
Real Estate Real Talk
According to real estate analyst Keith Jurow, the housing market's recovery was "built on quicksand,"…
West Coast's Wilting Markets
Over the past two months, housing markets, particularly on the West Coast where affording a home is beyond reach for many, have been trending in…
Latest Faucet Style Trends
When it comes to faucets, the current style trend is curving toward classic shapes, brass finishes, and an…
Market Conditions Pummeling Buyers, Builder Stocks
According to home builder Lennar's executive chairman…
Fewer Buyers Making Offers Sight-Unseen
Many homebuyers are still putting in offers on homes sight-unseen, but fewer than they were in November 2017. A new …
