Opinion 11 Housing Markets Where Prices May Rise After GOP Tax Bill Goes Into Effect National home prices are expected to fall under the newly-passed GOP tax reform bill, however, new data from the Census Bureau and Moody's...
Trends Desire for Space and Changing Lifestyles Are Transforming Bathrooms Real estate brokers and designers used to agree that having a bathtub increased home sale value, but some homeowners are getting rid of...
Trends Housing Market's Low Inventory Is 'Taking Its Toll' on Buyer Demand The Redfin Housing Demand Index, based on thousands of Redfin customers requesting home tours and writing offers, fell 6.2 percent from...
Market Data + Trends November New-Home Sales Rose Unexpectedly to 10-Year High New single-family home sales increased by a surprising amount in November 2017, which along with a surge in starts last month may indicate...
Codes + Standards This Week's Codes and Standards, December 25 An enhanced, interactive map of New York City landmarks, a new metal roof mandate in the Florida Keys, and homeowners' concern over energy efficiency program surcharges
Trends New Model for Assisted Living Facilities Offers Autonomy, Homier Environment for Residents The Green House Project opened its first, small-scale nursing homes in 2003. New research shows that compared to conventional nursing homes,...
Opinion Home Loan Rates May Rise Sharply Due to Impact of Tax Overhaul The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked up 1 basis point the week before the tax bill passed, not including associated fees, per the latest...
Market Data + Trends 23 Percent of Current Homeowners Plan on Handing Down Their Home to Family Members American homeowners are moving less than ever before, and a substantial number of homeowners say it's because they plan to pass down their...
Opinion High-End Markets Will Be "Biggest Losers" Under New Tax Bill Under the new tax reform bill, national home prices are expected to drop. New data from Moody's Analytics show that several counties in blue...
Trends Skilled Labor Named One of the Best Jobs for 2018 In a recent ranking of the top 5 jobs expected to experience growth in 2018, skilled labor for construction was listed as number one. ...
