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Markets

These States Have the Highest Property Tax Rates

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

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

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Labor + Trade Relations

5 Best States for Construction Workers

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Market Data + Trends

More Homes Expected to Sell in 2025

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Markets

These Are the Top Luxury Housing Markets of 2024

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Design

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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
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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

Some of these designs will go through further revisions and transformations before reaching actual construction documents, while others may remain as you see them here
Dec. 6, 2024

Construction

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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
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Labor + Trade Relations

Construction Industry Employment Turns a Corner

In November, the construction sector added 10,000 jobs, compared with just 2,000 the previous month
Dec. 9, 2024
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NAHB

Ideas and Inspiration: Make the Most of IBS Education 

With more than 120 education sessions in a variety of formats, each day of the Builders’ Show offers a wealth of opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills
Dec. 9, 2024
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NAHB

Connect, Learn, and Grow at IBS Centrals 

The Centrals are the ideal place to connect with other home building pros, learn new skills, and explore fresh ideas
Dec. 9, 2024

Business Management

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Market Data + Trends

Rental Rates Remain Cool Through November

Year-over-year, single-family rental rates are up 4.4%, while multifamily saw prices increase by just 2.4%
Dec. 13, 2024
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Market Data + Trends

Single-Family Investors Are Cautiously Optimistic About 2025

Most investors say they will continue to buy and sell property but cite concerns about high insurance and mortgage rates
Dec. 13, 2024
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Webinars

Webinar: 2025 Market Outlook

NAHB's Danushka Nanayakarra-Skillington provides insights into the coming year for housing
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Market Data + Trends

Residential Construction Costs Remain Stable in November

Costs increased only slightly in November, with softwood lumber seeing the highest uptick
Dec. 12, 2024

Sales + Marketing

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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
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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
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An elderly man looks out the window of his home to the backyard.
Demographics

Aging in Place or Locked in Place?

While some Baby Boomers are choosing to stay put and age in place, others are finding it difficult to secure suitable housing
Dec. 3, 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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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