Featured Story
Steady Progress Ahead
Area builders make their annual predictions for the coming year. John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past and present are certain to miss [READ MORE]
Articles
Featured Story
Home Design Predictions From Houzz
A look at Houzz search data reveals emerging trends that signal what’s ahead for home remodeling and decorating. With a community of over 65 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts and more than 2.7 million [READ MORE]
Departments
Out with the Old In With the New
Zillow data identifies six emerging home trends, and three features heading out of style. Get ready, #hometok. Zillow is unveiling its data-driven predictions for the features and design elements poised to transform homes and dominate [READ MORE]
Observations
Single-Family Starts Surge on Falling Interest Rates
Single-family construction surged in November as lower mortgage rates helped to assuage affordability concerns and unleash pent-up demand for housing. Overall housing starts increased 14.8% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.56 [READ MORE]
Observations
Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November
Existing-home sales grew in November, breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales climbed in the Midwest and South but receded [READ MORE]