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
Builder Confidence Slipped Again in April
Builder confidence declined by one point to 69 in April 2018, according to an announcement from the National Association…
Spring Real Estate Season 'May Bring Buyer Frustration to a Boil'
Realtor.com's chief economist Danielle Hale says that current market conditions are "the most competitive in…
It's 5 O'Clock All Day for These Homeowners
An increasing number of homeowners want to include bar space in their remodeling designs. Design expert Nancy Fire says this trend is emerging out…
Experts Say There Is an Answer to California's Housing Crisis
Reforming tax-control measures, speeding up permitting, cutting construction costs and fees, and building more affordable housing are some of the…
Housing Affordability Flagging Fast in 2018
Researchers at Arch Mortgage Insurance are estimating that affordability will thin out this year at the…
... And the Water Don't Rise: Miami's War Against Flooding
Flooding in Miami is so severe and consistent that there is such a concept as "sunny day flooding," where residents can anticipate its arrival by…
Subprime Mortgages in Demand, Reincarnated as 'Nonprime Market'
Carrington Mortgage Holdings, a midsized lender based in California, will be entering the "nonprime"…
Single-Family Rentals Are Becoming More Popular Than Apartments
Renting a single-family home has become more popular than renting an apartment. A new report from RentCafé …
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living, Landscaping Trends for 2018
This year, many homeowners are seeking to create an outdoor living oasis in their backyards. A new Houzz report…
Refinance Volume Hit Decade Low
The share of refinance applications accounted for only 38 percent of all loan activity last week, sinking to the lowest level in 10 years, down 2…
