Tag: trends
Is Single-Family Built-for-Rent the Future of Rental Housing?
Although a small segment within the overall housing industry, single-family built-for-rent has growth opportunity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as various demographics seek out lower-density areas and living spaces, while also providing the flexibility of renting.
Top 5 Green Products and Systems Customers Are Asking About
According to the 2020 Green Single Family and Multifamily Homes SmartMarket Brief, consumers are most interested in products and systems that directly impact utility bills and indoor environmental quality. NAHB anticipates that customers, who have spent months in their homes, have developed a heightened awareness of what efficient, comfortable and healthy means to them, and builders and remodelers need to be ready to meet these needs.
Experts Reflect on Top Green Products at IBS
The International Builders’ Show (IBS) is a great place to learn from leading professionals in the construction industry. The High Performance Building Zone utilized its happy hour sessions for experts to share their insights on high-performance building practices, trends and hot products with IBS attendees.
First-Time Home Buyers Deflated, but not Deterred
Competition is stiff in housing markets across the country. Limited inventory of existing and entry-level homes, combined with inevitable interest rate hikes are causing prices to rise and expectations to decline — particularly among first-time buyers.
High-End Development, Down on the Farm
Agrihoods have been popping up across the country featuring farms or food growing as a central amenity of the new residential developments.
New Trends in Kitchen Features and Colors
What are the features and colors included in kitchens of newly constructed homes? Data from Houzz, combined with information from the 2016 Builder Practices Survey, provides insight.
5 Lasting Home Design Trends
Some design styles and trends are timeless and buyers will always flock to them. Here’s a list of what it takes to keep consumers interested time after time.
Must-Have Design Features for Move-Up Buyers
Looking for the latest “must have” design features to wow your move-up buyers? Experts offered the following tips during January’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
Professional Women in Building Shows Impressive Growth
Professional Women in Building is the Federation’s fastest growing council, and there’s a reason why.
Go Mobile or Google Will Make You Pay
If your company does not have a mobile-friendly website, web traffic from Google search may take a dive.
