Tag: housing trends
How Timber Housing Can Meet Housing Demand and Occupant Needs
If the housing supply is to meet demand, the construction industry will need to innovate how it can deliver high-quality multifamily buildings more efficiently. Mass timber promises such a disruption.
Addressing the Needs of Middle-Income Seniors
The “missing middle” of seniors have too much income to qualify for public assistance, but they are not affluent enough to access different housing choices or personal services. So how does the home building industry provide the kind of housing this population wants and needs?
Most Likely – And Unlikely – Features in a New Single-Family Home
Nationwide survey reveals the most likely — and unlikely — features builders will include in the typical home they will build in 2020.
Watch Live: NAHB Discusses National Trends in Housing Affordability
NAHB’s Election 2020 series will kick off Monday, Nov. 18, in Minneapolis at 8:30 a.m. CT with a robust discussion on how municipalities are tackling the housing affordability crisis. Tune in to the event’s livestream to watch as state and local government officials, industry leaders and community partners share their insights on the challenges of housing affordability and potential solutions to address housing inequity.
Builders are Stuck on Stucco in the West, In Tune with Vinyl in the Northeast
The most common exterior wall materials on homes started in 2018 were vinyl siding and stucco, according to data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC). Vinyl siding and stucco were each used on 26% of new homes started in 2018, followed closely by brick or brick veneer at 21% and fiber cement siding (such as Hardiplank or Hardiboard) at 20%.
How Millennial Layout Preferences Differ From Other Generations
Millennials are more inclined to want features such as two-story homes, open layouts, and a greater number of bedrooms and bathrooms than other generations, according to data from NAHB’s “What Home Buyers Really Want” report.
Millennial Home Preferences vs. Other Generations
A recent study by the NAHB Economics department highlights the differences between millennial home buyer preferences and other generations over recent years.
How to Communicate the Benefits of Green Homes
Although Earth Day only comes once a year, home buyers think green year-round. Knowing how to frame the conversation can help ensure home buyers understand the value of investing in green building practices, as shown by a recent NAHB study.
How to Attract Millennial Home Buyers
Millennials are the largest generation at approximately 79 million strong — surpassing baby boomers by about 4 million. Of those 79 million, 52% are contemplating homeownership, while 37% prefer the flexibility of renting.
So how can builders attract more millennials to purchasing a home?
Consumers Rate Their Top Bathroom Features
When it comes to what bathroom feature consumers desire the most, a fancy tub, shower or vanity — though high on the list — fails to make the top grade.
