Tag: trends
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.
Colors and Patterns and Shapes. Oh My!
With constantly shifting consumer attitudes, it can be difficult to pinpoint which design trends matter most. Designer Mark Thee shares some insight.
Going Spaces: Newest Trends in Residential Construction
Daniel Swift, an award-winning architect and president of BSB Design, says that the best designed spaces within a home are well thought out, and make life for the home owner effortless. Find out whether your designs fit the bill.
What’s Hot in America’s Kitchens
The kitchen is the hub of the home and today’s designers are offering open space with areas designated for specific uses such as cooking, dining, conversation and relaxation. Adjacent areas to the kitchen such as the garage, pantry and laundry are also important to the flow of the house.
