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
2018 May Not Be the Year for First-Time Buyers
Facing the questions and consequences of the new tax law, the shrinking inventory of for-sale homes, tightening credit, and where to invest, first…
How Student Loan Debt Can Block Buyers
Homeownership is a typical way to build wealth in the U.S., yet student loan debt may be standing in the way for many hopeful buyers. Over 80…
Taking Stock of Income Segregation
Income segregation is a growing problem affecting the U.S. housing market. Millennials are leaving urban cores for more affordable areas, and they…
ASID Report Focuses on Designers' Role in Health and Wellness of the Built Environment
A recent report by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) offers a call to action, stating that new…
Kitchen + Bath
Kitchen Design + Bath Trends 2018: What's Selling Right Now
Customized and clutter-free configurations reveal buyer preferences and show the evolution of layout and design in the kitchen and bath
Cities With Most Dog Parks Include Some of 'Most Dynamic' Housing Markets
The annual Dog Park Rankings from the Trust for Public Land shows which of the 100 largest cities in the nation…
Downtown Vegas Community Built 'to Attract Young Creatives'
In downtown Las Vegas, a community of tiny houses, Airstreams, and micro apartments converted out of a…
California Ballot Initiative May Loosen For-Sale Inventory in the State
On November 6th of this year, Californians will vote on The Property Tax Fairness Initiative. The California…
Housing Economists Say Home Price Gains Mean Greater Buyer Competition This Spring
Home prices continue to rise, the supply and demand levels on the housing market are still imbalanced, and the spring peak buying season is nigh.…
Buyer, Seller Confidence Levels Ahead of Spring Housing Season
American consumers are more confident about the economy now than last quarter. Yet, homebuyer confidence is at a two-year low. Buyer confidence…
