Economics Interest-Only Loans Risky for Most Homebuyers Some experts say that although interest-only loans may seem appealing to borrowers, there is only a small percentage of homebuyers that...
Design Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration Eichlers have a signature mid-century look: flat or low gabled roofs, horizontal forms, plenty of windows for natural light. Joseph Eichler...
Design Creating 'Healthy Buildings' Through Air Filtration, Ventilation Several researchers have pleaded to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to recognize another...
Building Software Will This Software Change the Home Building Process? A 22-year-old has big goals to change the future of home building, and he may be on to something. His goal is to streamline home building by...
Financing Builders Bear the Brunt of US-Canada Wood Trade Dispute Amid the pandemic, many lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest temporarily closed up shop. This pushed home builders to purchase wood from...
Design Reimagining the Kitchen Design Process Appliances are often the last decision during the process of building a kitchen, coming after the overall design although they are arguably...
Sales Will Decline in Foreign Homebuying Bring Relief to Domestic Buyers? International buyers scooped up homes regularly in coastal markets such as California and Florida, but the pandemic may put a serious pause...
Construction The New, Slow Reality of Renovations When New York City permitted residential home construction in their first reopening phase, workers picked up where they left off on...
Sales Expensive Home Listings Surge as Affordable Home Supply Declines The supply of newly listed affordable homes is down as of the week ending June 20, but new listings for pricier homes are higher than last...
Siding + Trim Plentiful Siding Options Pose a Decision-Making Challenge Vinyl siding may still be popular with many homeowners, but siding choices in today’s market have moved well beyond vinyl to offer consumers a wealth of fresh options
