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
New-Home Prices Blooming in 'Heart of Spring Buying Season'
The median price of a new home rose to $337,200, up nearly 5 percent from March 2017 to the same month in 2018, according to a joint report from…
Sellers Rejoice, Buyers With Less Choice
In February of this year, home prices saw annual growth of 6.3 percent, and are up 6.7 percent from the July 2006 peak, according to the most…
New-Home Sales Benefit From Record-Low Supply
Analysis from Veritas Urbis Economics shows that new-home sales in March were at 11 percent, nearly…
What Senior Homebuyers Want
Developers and designers in the Houston housing market are preparing for the wave of homebuyers in and entering retirement, offering amenity-rich…
San Diego County's Record Median Home Price
Real estate analytics firm CoreLogic reports that the median-priced home in San Diego hit $550,000, a record…
Rising Sea Levels Are Not Only Affecting Miami Property Values
New research on rising sea levels in Miami shows that homes closer to sea level are appreciating in value more slowly than those at higher…
Future Economic, Real Estate Growth Powered by Hispanics
A new report says that Hispanic homeownership is rising across the United States and its continued growth will lead the nation, rousing the real…
Rising Prices, Low Inventory, More Multifamily Construction in March
Last month, the median price for homes sold had the largest annual gain in four years. According to Redfin data,…
Homebuyers Feeling the Squeeze From Tightening Affordability Conditions
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 4.46 percent in March 2018, a four-year high. Compounded by rising prices, fierce competition, and short…
Californians, Others Migrating to Their Own Private Idaho
Boise, Idaho's population is surging as more Americans are enticed by the city's affordability, natural landscape, and growing downtown area. From…
