Off-Site Construction The Off-Site Versus On-Site Construction Debate Advocates for building homes off-site in a factory and an on-site builder present their cases for why their approaches are best for...
Housing Markets Top Metros With the Best Work-Life Balance Knowing a metro topped the list for best work-life balance can be a selling point for buyers. The pandemic caused Americans to reevaluate...
Economics Why Did Mortgage Rates Rise Last Week? The recent uptick in mortgage rates come as a result of the senate runoff elections in Georgia last week, says Zillow. The close race in...
Design Fewer Kitchen Remodels Include Open Floor Plans, Reports Houzz After the pandemic revealed the impractical side of many popular design trends, professionals and homeowners are making some changes this...
Design 8 Bathroom Design Trends Consumers Want in 2021 Trend insight from industry leaders shows consumers want more convenience and escapism in their bathrooms this year. Pinterest, the virtual...
International Builders' Show Early-Bird Deal for IBSx Registration Extended Now is the time to register for the virtual IBSx experience taking place Feb. 9 through 12. Attendees can save $50 on an all access pass...
Market Data + Trends Sellers, Buyers Increasingly Concerned About the Housing Market Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index dropped to the lowest level since May due to consumers’ increasingly pessimistic view on the...
Financing Mortgage Rates Creep Up, Send Homeowners Running to Refinance Homeowners who have been hesitant to refinance their mortgages are now running as mortgage rates creeped up last week. Going from 2.86% to 2...
Multifamily 3 Million Unemployed Renters Remain Burdened by Housing Costs There are an estimated 3 million renters who remain unemployed from March that face intense housing cost burdens. Thanks to the new stimulus...
Housing Policy + Finance Department of Labor Clarifies Independent Contractor Classification It will be easier to classify workers between independent contractors and employees, according to the U.S Department of Labor’s latest...
