Skilled Trades Are Open to Technology, Survey Finds
Amidst the ongoing labor shortage, technology and digital tools can offer labor-saving gains, and the skilled trades are willing to embrace new tech in their jobs
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
At Decade-High Popularity, House Flipping Has Changed
The number of house flippers and houses flipped have hit decade highs, yet changes in financing methods, and higher home prices and margins have…
Lease-to-Own Program Allows Renters to Use Price Appreciation When Buying
Available in 40 housing markets in the U.S., the Ownership Conversion Pilot program through Home Partners…
Canada's Housing Bubble Is Showing Signs of Bursting
Since 2000, Canadian home prices have been on a steady rise. Over the past five years, with low interest rates, robust immigration, and an…
By Design: Waving the Black Flag
Journalist Hayley Krischer painted her home black, a design choice that prompted much feedback, and may signal a growing color trend for interiors…
A Buying Guide for American Cities
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman released a new guide for homebuyers trying to decide where to live next. Each city was…
Denver Home Price Gains Made History in February
In February 2018, the average home price in the Denver metropolitan area surpassed $500,000, up 11.8 percent year-over-year and up 2.5 percent…
Design Trends That Are Refinishing, Reshaping Homes
Soap, work sheds, dog showers, and the color purple are ascendant in home design. A-frame homes have also regained popularity, due in part to a…
Prefab Housing Is Becoming Popular in Northern California
The rising demand for housing in Northern California, fueled by the recent historic wildfires, may highlight the value of cheaper, quicker…
Private Residential Construction Spending Hits a High
Fewer houses for sale and the construction industry's labor shortage still pose challenges
The 2018 New American Home: Kitchen and Bath Highlights
Style meets comfort for easy elegance and high functionality
