Resilient Construction Wildfires Are Only Worsening—It May Be Time for New Construction Methods As bushes and trees nearby turned to ash, one California resident’s home remained untouched by the Valley Fire of 2015. How? Its composition...
Economics Buyers Pull Back on Mortgage Applications for Second Week Despite lower mortgage rates, applications for a mortgage to purchase a home were lower than one year ago for the second consecutive week....
Design Outdoor Living Enhancements That Can Elevate Any Backyard Interest in outdoor living spiked because of the pandemic, but homeowners still desire summer-ready, upgraded outdoor spaces to enjoy during...
Sustainability Natural Gas: To Ban or Not to Ban? States and cities are in a battle about whether natural gas should be banned in new homes and buildings. Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee...
Construction New Construction in Low-Density Areas Posts Strongest Pace New-home construction boomed in small metropolitan and more rural areas during the first quarter of 2021. The National Association of Home...
Multifamily Karaoke, Recording Studios, and More: Developments Offering the Most Distinctive Amenities Karaoke zones, recording studios, and meditation rooms are just a few of the amenities attempting to attract buyers at luxury developments...
Housing Markets The Fastest and Slowest Moving Housing Markets Right Now Realtor.com compared the average days listed for markets across the country to identify areas where buyers need to act swiftly and where...
Economics Regulatory Costs Increased 44% in 10 Years Regulation costs are 11% higher today than five years ago, accounting for $93,870 of the final price of a new single-family home on average,...
Building Materials How to Limit Waste By Designing With Lumber in Mind Higher lumber prices add an average of $36,000 to the cost of a new single-family home, and design firm Housing Design Matters says builders...
Construction Builders in Tough Spot as Construction Costs Increase Amid Insatiable Demand The demand for lower density living and larger, more flexible homes increased the rate of construction, but the buyers keep coming, putting...
