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Markets

Suburbs With the Biggest Growth Potential

These 7 suburbs are projected to see more buyers in 2025
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Markets

Housing Markets Seeing the Highest Home Price Appreciation

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Market Data + Trends

Increased Property Taxes Are Driving Up Housing Costs

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Insurance

The Effect of the Los Angeles Wildfires on Home Insurance

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Financing

Mortgage Credit Availability Grows

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Design

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Design

34 Standout Design Trends for 2025

Porcelain countertops, range alcoves in the kitchen, and stylish ceiling treatments are just some of the trends expected to be big this year
Jan. 6, 2025
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Design

8 Strategies for Designing a Kitchen Suitable for Aging in Place

From adding lower-level storage to choosing the right seating, there are a number of ways kitchen designers can meet aging-in-place requirements
Jan. 2, 2025
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Design

2025 Design Trends Take Their Cue From Nature

Most designers agree that homes in 2025 will have a strong nature-inspired focus
Dec. 27, 2024
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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

Construction

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Labor + Trade Relations

Construction Employment Picks Up at the End of the Year

As of November 2024, construction jobs in the U.S. increased by 211,000
Jan. 7, 2025
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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

Business Management

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Markets

What Is 2025’s Hottest Housing Market?

Several markets in the Northeast are expected to be popular in 2025
Jan. 8, 2025
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Government + Policy

HUD, USDA Sued Over Energy-Efficient Building Codes

In the suit, the National Association of Home Builders—along with 15 state attorneys general—claim the codes will increase housing costs
Jan. 7, 2025
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Market Data + Trends

Most Homeowners Don’t Plan to Sell Anytime Soon

Rising costs are prompting some homeowners to say they're unlikely to ever sell their homes
Jan. 7, 2025
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Market Data + Trends

Uptick in Luxury Home Sales Continues

Some experts are predicting 2025 will be an even bigger year for high-end home sales than last year
Jan. 6, 2025

Sales + Marketing

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Demographics

Markets Where Baby Boomers Dominate

The number of Millennial homeowners has decreased over the years, but more Boomers own homes than ever before
Jan. 6, 2025
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Marketing Best Practices

Tips for Using Through-Channel Marketing in Your Business

TCM is a marketing strategy that has the potential to save time and offer valuable marketing insights
Dec. 27, 2024
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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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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

Products

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Smart + Connected Home

How Smart Technology Can Help Drive Home Sales

As homebuyers become more interested in smart features and appliances, home builders should consider how implementing these types of products into a new home can impact sales
Dec. 26, 2024
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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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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