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Design

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs

Higher costs are having an effect on the design of production homes. A recent survey of industry pros indicates where the pinch points are most intense

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Labor + Trade Relations

Construction Industry Sees More White-Collar Jobs Than Ever Before

The number of tradespeople has decreased over the last several decades, but the industry continues to see the addition of engineering, management, and other skilled occupations

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Home Design

5 Design Trends That Appeal to Gen-Z and Millennial Homeowners

From dopamine design to dark academia, if you're looking for what's trending with the next generation of homebuyers, start with these interior design approaches

New-Construction Projects

For Exterior Walls, Stucco Still Rules

Stucco ranks as the most popular exterior wall material on new single-family homes, while fewer home builders are using wood and stone as the primary material

Home Design

As Home Sizes Shrink, Hallways Are Disappearing

With the push for more budget-friendly housing, the no-hallway trend is expected to continue in the future

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Trends

7 Home Types Expected to Rise in Value by 2025

From historical houses to homes with ADUs, these are the home types projected to grow in both value and popularity

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Market Data + Trends

Here’s What Experts Are Predicting for the US Housing Market in 2025

Some experts believe home prices will increase by more than 4%, while other estimates are more conservative

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Market Data + Trends

10 Things to Know About the Current Housing Market

High mortgage rates and low inventory have made the housing market challenging, but understanding these key points can provide clearer context about where the market is headed

Market Data + Trends

Here’s Where the Housing Market Is Headed in Q3 2024

During the first two quarters of 2024, the housing market was marked by high interest rates and high home prices, but what can buyers expect during the rest of the year?

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Design

Bringing the Outside in: The Benefits of Biophilic Design

From promoting organic materials to using natural lighting, biophilic design aims to blur the line between indoor and outdoor spaces

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Design Best Practices

Design Trends: What Do DINKs Want in a Home?

The dual income, no kids (aka DINK) homebuyer segment is bigger than you think, and these buyers have some particular wants and needs for their next new home

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Q+A

What Impact Is M&A Activity Having on the Housing Industry?

Chris Jasinski, an investment banker for industry mergers and acquisitions, offers his insights about recent M&A activity

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Demographics

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?

Happy group of Gen Zers—the next demographic home builders are thinking about when creating new housing

Building Materials

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

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs

Construction Industry Sees More White-Collar Jobs Than Ever Before

5 Design Trends That Appeal to Gen-Z and Millennial Homeowners

For Exterior Walls, Stucco Still Rules

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US Rental Market Cools Down Following Several Months of Price Increases

Trends Survey Reveals 4 Residential Design Trends Driven by Rising Costs