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Suburban rules: Majority of new homes built in community association

A recent survey shows about six out of every 10 homes built in 2016 were built within homeowner’s or community associations. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC) defined homeowner’s associations as “formal legal entities created to maintain common

Predictive analytics preferred over realty AI, says survey

According to a recent survey from Imprev Thought Leadership, two out of three real estate executives favor newer technology such as Predictive Analytics, Marketing Automation, and Big Data for future business, while less than half are willing to invest

New flooring trends for single-family homes

The trends they are a changin’. Resilient — or vinyl — flooring is out, and real hardwood floors have reemerged as the leader in the flooring market. A new report from Home Innovation Research Labs shows that in the last 12

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Millennials want smarter homes over starter homes

Millennials are interested in smart homes, and are willing to pay more for them. Because these 18- to 35-year-olds represent the first generation born into the digital age, they are thought of with negative connotations like laziness and vanity.

What baby boomers want in their next home

In a recent poll about what baby boomers want as they move into retirement, many said they are looking for homes near their grandchildren and homes with a multi-car garage and storage. According to the Del Webb Baby Boomer

Mortgage delinquency drops in July

It’s as easy to pay mortgages on time now as it was 10 years ago in July 2007, this according to CoreLogic’s monthly Loan Performance Insights Report. The report found that 4.6 percent of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency in July — a decrease of 0.9

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Porches rise in popularity when constructing new homes

In 2017, the home trends seem to indicate that people want to spend more time outside, but not far from home. Porches seem to be swinging back in style with a majority of new home construction projects begun in

Sherwin-Williams picks its 2018 color of the year

Source: Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams released its 2018 Color Forecast, where Oceanside was named color of the year. Oceanside (SW 6496), a rich, deep blue color, won for its comforting warmth, while still leaving a hint of the unknown, evocative of

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Top bathroom renovation trends of 2017

Homeowners in 2017 want a lot in their bathroom space. However, what used to be one of the main bathroom components — the bathtub — is one they do not want, preferring alcove or corner showers. Houzz recently released their

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Home flippers move toward more affordable markets as profits plateau

Less homes are being flipped, for less of a profit, and for those who do, the cost is the most expensive it’s been in nearly 10 years, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions. Flipping trend on

Houston ranked among the best cities for millennials

Despite being popular relocation destinations for younger generations, it turns out that cities like New York and Los Angeles aren’t really the best fit for millennials after all. In fact, a new Apartment List survey finds that Houston is

The top five risks Americans consider when buying a home

As with any major investment, there is much to worry about when it comes to purchasing a home. For many potential buyers, the road to ownership is often blocked by personal hazards such as growing student loan debt, limited

See which interior design style is preferred by Texas residents

Dust off that gaudy chandelier and break out the lace: Victorian interiors are back in style at last, at least for some Americans. Though it may be surprising, a recent report from custom furniture brand Joybird reveals that Victorian-era

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On the move: Why Houston renters are relocating in droves

Despite settling in Houston, a recent Apartment List report suggests that many of the city’s renters aren’t so settled after all. The survey – which consists of nearly 24 thousand metropolitan renters nationwide – reveals that 56 percent of

More Americans are shying away from homeownership, survey finds

Though the housing market may appear constantly abuzz with new buyers and sellers, an Experian survey has found that fewer and fewer Americans are interested in owning a home. In fact, 27 percent stated that they were not planning on purchasing

New survey shows shift in home types, finishes

As the housing market continues its rebound, trends among builders and buyers are evolving. A key finding from the recent 2017 Builder Practices Survey from Home Innovation shows that the market is seeing a move toward central price points. The survey shows

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