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Sales

Slow Price Growth Expected For Housing Market This Year

Existing-home prices rose 5 percent year-over-year in 2015 and 7 percent in 2016, but according to the National Association of Realtors,...

features

The 13 Top Digital Trends For Builders In 2017

What does the future of digital look like for home builders? In a field not always known for being on the leading edge of technology, it’s...

Sales

Higher Mortgage And Home Prices Prompt Affordability Concerns

House prices have peaked in many markets, and wage growth might not be enough to offset cost pressures

Sales

Low Supply Pushes House Prices Higher

The median price of an existing home increased in 89 percent of all U.S. metro areas over the last year, according to Realtor.com. A Q4...

Multifamily

Landlords In New York City Offer Perks To Fill Vacant Apartments

More than 30 percent of new rental leases in Manhattan and Brooklyn have giveaways such as free rent or brand-new appliances. Business...

Market Data + Trends

International Migration Was A Net Positive For Every State In 2016

Washington D.C., Massachusetts, and New York were popular states for immigrants last year. All three had an international migration rate of...

Trends

Jewel Tones, Tactile Textures, and Feature Windows Among Top Kitchen Trends

Gold, turquoise, and emerald colors can turn a kitchen into a gem. According to Houzz, jewel tones will be a popular choice for backsplashes...

Multifamily

Millennial Mobility Rates Are Down Compared To Previous Generations

When they were between the ages of 25 and 35, around a quarter of all Gen Xers, Baby Boomers, and members of the Silent Generation moved to...

Single-Family Homes

Hot Cities With Fast-Growing Suburbs

House prices are rising, but still remain affordable, in suburbs in popular, expanding metros

Codes + Standards

Google-Initiated Program Aims To Get Construction Industry To Use Healthier Building Materials

The Portico platform features a product database organized by manufacturer, product category, and whether the product meets LEED and Living Building Challenge standards

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features