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Careers In Trades Week Highlights Young People’s Interest in the Trades

Perspectives on continued education have shifted in recent years, particularly among young people who are more likely to choose a trades career than in the past

A couple touring a home with a real estate agent

Market Data + Trends

HUD Considering Office Closures in 34 States

Design

Multifamily missing-middle housing at the farming stage of construction

Market Data + Trends

Uptick in Multifamily Missing-Middle Housing Construction

Recent data offer hope for additional supply of multifamily missing-middle housing

Feb. 26, 2025

Design

8 Surfacing Trends to Expect in 2025 and Beyond

From neutral, minimal surfaces to barely-there patterns, homebuyers want surfaces that will stand the test of time

Feb. 21, 2025

Accessibility

Aging-in-Place Design Solutions for Today's Buyer

Delivering new homes for the later years is all about smart design that enables flexibility

Feb. 19, 2025

Front elevation of Centre Cottages' Dewberry Plan by Dahlin Architecture | Planning | Interiors

House Review

4 Small Homes That Showcase Great Design

These designs prove that small can still be exceptional

Feb. 19, 2025

Construction

Labor + Trade Relations

Strategies for Improving Construction Project Performance

Construction projects often come with challenges that can’t be predicted, making strategic planning even more critical for project success

March 7, 2025

Wanda Headley, supply-chain planning and fulfillment manager at LP Building Solutions, has been recognized as a Women MAKE Awards Honoree.

Women in Residential Construction

LP’s Wanda Headley Recognized as Women MAKE Awards Honoree

From spearheading new product rollouts to mentoring employees, Headley has made a lasting impact as one of LP’s longest-serving female employees

March 6, 2025

Business professionals look over energy-efficient model home on a table.

Women in Residential Construction

Andrea Mancino Paves the Way for Women in Green Building

Starting out as an intern over a decade ago, Mancino is now CEO of energy solutions firm Bright Power

March 5, 2025

Leadership

Candace Klein's Journey to Becoming a Successful Construction Business Leader

From IT to roofing, Klein’s path to success in the male-dominated construction industry has been anything but conventional

March 4, 2025

Business Management

Insurance

Rising Insurance Costs Prompt Buyers to Shop Around

In 2024, home insurance premiums shot up by a record 14%, with some regions of the US seeing increases of more than 20%

March 10, 2025

New homes under construction contribute to the decreasing age of the median home in the U.S.

Market Data + Trends

As Construction Picks Up, Homes Are Getting Younger

Currently, the national median home is 45 years old—four years newer than the median age a decade ago

March 7, 2025

Skyline view of Erie, Pa., which has a tight housing market

Markets

Tightest Housing Markets Heading Into the Spring Buying Season

As of February, there were 50 housing markets where there was at least 46% less active inventory compared with 2019

March 7, 2025

Aerial view of Riverside, Calif., one area identified as being at risk of a housing market downturn

Markets

Markets Most at Risk of Experiencing a Downturn

Price increases, heightened foreclosure activity, and mortgage rate increases are causing some parts of the US to be more at risk than others

March 6, 2025

Sales + Marketing

Yellow and black 'Sold' sign in front of an existing home representing the increase in existing home sales prices compared with new-home sales prices

Sales + Marketing

Where Did the Price Gap Between New and Existing Homes Go?

Newly built homes usually cost more than existing homes, but that script was flipped in Q2 and Q3 of 2024

Feb. 25, 2025

Black homebuyer couple hold keys to their new home

Demographics

Number of Black First-Time Homeowners Hits Record High

Black first-time buyers are bucking national trends, even though hurdles persist

Feb. 24, 2025

Sales + Marketing

5 Ways to Optimize Your Sales Funnel

Use these tips to market smarter and meet evolving buyer preferences

Feb. 20, 2025

Blue paper strip torn back to reveal words saying: 'Storytelling is the best marketing'

Blogs

What's Your Story?

Buzzwords, slang, and industry lingo are lazy ways to market your homes. What you need is a good story

Feb. 19, 2025

Idea Homes

Carolla Build

Carolla Build Idea Home

The Carolla Build Idea Home in Las Vegas is designed to be a private haven and workspace for its owner—actor, comedian, author, television host, and popular podcaster Adam Carolla...

March 6, 2025