Observations

Story By Nathan Drew, Broker/Owner of Drew Realty | August 2026 This summer has been pretty hot and windy, but I’ll take it. I absolutely love being outside. Of course, I enjoy doing activities outdoors [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy National Association of Home Builders | August 2026 Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment. Builder [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy Houzz | August 2026 Houzz Inc. recently released the Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer.* The report finds that construction and design professionals are entering Q3 with optimism despite ongoing economic pressures [READ MORE]

Story Courtesy National Association of Home Builders | August 2026 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 61. Although the [READ MORE]

Story By Zillow | July 2026 Chocolate brown is back, and this time it’s worth thousands. Painting a bedroom chocolate brown can add $2,277 to a home’s offer price, according to Zillow’s 2026 Paint Color [READ MORE]