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
Many Californians Are Leaving for Other, More Affordable States
A new study on migration to and from California showed that between 2007 and 2016, a million more residents have left the Golden State than…
The Falling and Rising Stars of U.S. Cities
Current trends suggest that the popularity of major U.S. cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York may be fading, while more homebuyers might…
The Hottest Markets for Boomers, Gen X, Millennials
As individuals progress through different life stages, housing needs change. Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers' life stages are helping…
How to 'Age in the Right Place'
Experts say that the concept of "aging in the right place" means considering one's personal desires and ambitions along with opportunities…
Metro Denver's Housing Market Is 'at a Tipping Point'
A new quarterly report from HSH.com, a mortgage research firm…
10 Affordable, Midsize Cities to Watch
The most affordable, midsize city in a new ranking for potential homebuyers was Spokane, Washington. Three of the cities in the top 10 were in…
Factors That May Price Out Homebuyers in the Near Future
Many homebuyers on the market are hoping to snag a house before mortgage rates rise again, and before home prices become even more expensive. …
Housing Market's Prime Buying and Selling Season Is Starting Early
Home listing prices traditionally rise at the start of spring as the housing market moves into its prime buying and selling season. New data show…
Colorado, Utah 'Defying Conventional Economic Wisdom' With Fastest Employment Growth
Many workers in Colorado and Utah are coming in from out of state and outside the labor force, helping the two states add jobs the fastest,…
Design Rules: How to Choose the Right Gray Paint
Choosing from the variety of gray tones can feel overwhelming when tackling a room's design. Assessing room function, undertones, and balancing…
