Codes + Standards California’s Grid Can Support All-Electric Buildings Several local governments in California have passed building codes mandating that new buildings be 100 percent electric, banning the use of...
Master Planned Communities Master Plan Maneuvers: Product Segmentation Strategies A look at how properly segmenting product types in a master plan requires forethought and synergy across teams
Economics Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade With many Americans facing uncertainty in their employment, health, and everyday lives, it makes sense that they lack confidence in the...
Affordability Housing Affordability Falls Due to Economic Instability Finding affordable housing was already a challenge for many Americans, but spiking unemployment, salary reductions, and slashed hours are...
Sales iBuyers Back in Business as Online Real Estate Giants Restart Programs When the pandemic started and housing demand dried up, it was not looking good for iBuyers. But after over a month-long hiatus, they’re back...
Economics Is the Housing Market Recovering? Too Early to Tell, Real Estate Consultant Says Search activity and loans for purchase volume are up, but does that mean the housing market is making a recovery? Though these are positive...
Construction How Long Will the Pandemic Delay Housing Construction? Housing demand may be bouncing back, but builders will still face major hurdles in the coming months as they try to regain their pre...
Codes + Standards Connecticut Co-Housing Project Boosts Efficiency With Simple Design Features A co-housing project called Rocky Corner in Connecticut uses some simple, but powerful design features to boost energy efficiency. Though...
Trends Which Tile Trend Is Taking Over Modern Bathrooms? In terms of the latest trends for porcelain tiles, bigger is definitely better. Large-format porcelain slabs have evolved into full-wall...
Sales NAHB Housing Trends Report: Homebuyers Are Spending More Time Searching Though nearly half of Americans who considered buying a home in the first quarter of 2020 have moved to actively searching for a home, they...