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Market Data + Trends

Single-Family Rent Growth Declines

Data show rental rates continue to increase but at a much slower pace than in the past
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A closeup of a 'For Sale' sign with a sign above it reading 'Under Contract.'
Market Data + Trends

Pending-Home Sales Improve for Fourth Consecutive Month

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Market Data + Trends

Renters Are Leasing Their Homes for Longer

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Government + Policy

Proposed Bill Could Reduce Insurance Premiums

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Marketing Best Practices

Tips for Using Through-Channel Marketing in Your Business

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Design

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Insignia Studios
Exterior view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado.
Events + Idea Homes

Brilliant and Resilient: The Panorama Idea Home

The Colorado home is a master class in merging beautiful design, indoor comfort, and aggressive sustainability goals in an unforgiving climate
Dec. 10, 2024
Renderings: courtesy Dan Coletti
Rendering of the rear elevation of the The New American Home 2025
NAHB

The New American Home 2025

In keeping with past show homes at the International Builders' Show, the 2025 home is taking building innovations to a new level
Dec. 9, 2024
Rachel Kay
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Design

Home for the Holidays: Designing Spaces for Gathering

Even as homes sizes shrink to become more attainable, they don’t have to sacrifice the nostalgia of a big holiday dinner party
Dec. 9, 2024
GMD Design
Front elevation of The Sedgewick luxury home designed by GMD Design.
House Review

4 On-the-Boards Designs From Move-Up to Luxury Homes

Designs for projects still in development from Pro Builder's House Review team
Dec. 6, 2024

Construction

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Jobsite Safety

Construction Fatalities Highest in Over a Decade

Despite industry efforts to improve jobsite safety, recent data show the industry marked its deadliest year since 2011
Dec. 20, 2024
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Off-Site Construction

HUD Announces $225M to Revitalize Manufactured Housing Projects

The funding will go toward upgrades for manufactured housing projects across 26 states
Dec. 20, 2024
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Labor + Trade Relations

5 Best States for Construction Workers

From development opportunities to higher job growth rates, data show these states are the best for those working in the construction industry
Dec. 18, 2024
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Blogs

Audacious Goals to Grow and Improve Your Business

There are goals, and then there are goals that result in truly meaningful changes for your business
Dec. 11, 2024

Business Management

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A wooden model home with blocks spelling out '2024' displayed next to it
Market Data + Trends

Trends That Shaped the Housing Market in 2024

One common theme in many of this year’s housing market trends was affordability
Dec. 20, 2024
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Single-family homes at the framing stage of construction.
Market Data + Trends

Single-Family Starts Take the Lead in November

While a slowdown in multifamily construction caused overall housing starts to drop, single-family starts increased in November
Dec. 20, 2024
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Aerial view of residential area in Orland Park, Ill.
Markets

These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates

As home values continue to rise, some areas have also struggled with rising property taxes
Dec. 19, 2024
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Markets

10 Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected to Drop the Most in 2025

Midsize cities hold the majority of spots on the list, with prices projected to drop in these areas by 5% to 10%
Dec. 19, 2024

Sales + Marketing

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Demographics

Older Buyers Continue to Purchase Homes in High Climate-Risk Areas

Younger buyers, on the other hand, have become more selective with where they live
Dec. 17, 2024
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A man puts a 'Sale' sign outside his home
Demographics

Younger Homeowners Will Drive Home Sales in 2025

While many young people have lived in their homes for less than five years, changing life circumstances could make them next year’s biggest sellers
Dec. 12, 2024
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New-Home Marketing

What Do Buyers Want From Their Homebuying Experience?

A recent report shows that better technology and building more personal relationships are crucial when it comes to selling homes
Dec. 11, 2024
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A family puts a 'sold' sign over a 'for sale' sign in front of a new home
Market Data + Trends

10 Housing Market Predictions for the Coming Year

Among the predictions: Sales in 2025 will outpace home sales during 2024
Dec. 4, 2024

Products

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Aerial view of the Panorama Idea Home in Colorado
Products

13 Products Used in the Panorama Idea Home

Explore some of the products used in this net-zero, carbon-neutral, all-electric, healthy home in Colorado
Dec. 5, 2024
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Despite smart home technology's popularity, many homeowners struggle with the user experience.
Smart + Connected Home

Upgrading the Smart Home Experience

By providing support from the get-go, home builders can drastically improve homeowner satisfaction
Oct. 31, 2024
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A lounge space with various seating areas and large windows
Interiors

Designing With Wellness in Mind

When designing a housing community, pay attention to the interiors—they can have a strong impact on residents’ well-being
Oct. 17, 2024
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A kitchen with a generous island at Landsea Homes' Rohe at Neuhouse
Design Best Practices

6 Kitchens Consumers Will Love

Consider these tips to deliver kitchens that meet a broad range of lifestyle needs
Oct. 8, 2024