Demographics The Next Generation of Buyers Want Homes, Not Rentals A recent Realtor.com survey found that the majority of Gen Z, now aged between 18 to 25, are more cost-conscious than most and prefer to own...
Environmental What to Know About Air Source Heat Pumps and Cold Climates There are several different ways to go about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s become increasingly important to consider different...
Economics If Time Really Was Money, Homes are 50% Cheaper Than in 1980 Could housing be more affordable today than 40 years ago when the median home price was $64,600? By analyzing affordability through the lens...
New-Home Sales Big Builders Pilot Online Home Design and Purchasing Programs Nowadays, anything can be purchased online and delivered straight to your door, including new homes—minus the delivery part. It’s the most...
Construction Half of Single-Family Homes Constructed Last Year Were Single-Story The share of homes with two or more stories and one-story homes constructed last year were equal to one another as single story home...
Remodeling Homeowners Spent 15% More on Home Improvements in 2020 With little to do and lots of time, Americans were forced to reevaluate their living spaces when the pandemic came around. It resulted in a...
Financials More Than Half of Buyers Now Put Down 20% or More Buyers hoping to distinguish themselves amongst a pool of bidders are increasingly putting down more cash and waiving inspection and...
Master Planned Communities Renting Options for Active Adult Communities on the Rise Many homeowners in their 60s and beyond look to active-adult communities for a place to find community, activity, and an attractive...
Market Data + Trends Has the Housing Market Reached its Peak? The housing market remains incredibly competitive compared to pre-pandemic times, but buyers have begun to pull back, slightly cooling the...
Innovation There’s an Intense Land Rush Happening Now—But Not in the Physical World There’s a land rush, but it’s not happening in the U.S., or any other country for that matter. It’s happening in virtual reality. The demand...
