Down one point compared to the previous quarter, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter of 2024 posted a reading of 66. According to Eye On Housing, Demand for remodeling remains solid and an RMI of 66 is consistent with NAHB’s forecast for remodeling spending in 2024.  Nevertheless, construction costs are still an issue in some places, as rising prices for labor and building materials continue to be major headwinds to faster growth for this sector. The RMI is based on a survey that asks remodelers to rate various asp ..read more

Unveiling Modern Trends in Home Design: Adapting to Changing Preferences and Affordability As we venture further into the 21st century, the landscape of new home construction is witnessing notable transformations, driven by homebuyers’ desire for more personalized, sustainable, and affordable living spaces. Read More PR Underground https://www.prunderground.com/the-house-plan-company-unveiling-modern-trends-in-home-design-and-building-adapting-to-changing-preferences-and-affordability/00333983 ..read more

Zillow Home Value and Home Sales Forecast (March 2024) Zillow’s home value forecast calls for 1.9% growth over 2024 – slower than long-term norms but a welcome slowdown for first-time buyers compared to the rapid appreciation seen over the pandemic. Read More Zillow https://www.zillow.com/research/home-value-sales-forecast-33822 ..read more

Biden Administration Releases Decarbonization Plan for Homes and Buildings The U.S. Department of Energy released an ambitious blueprint for decarbonizing buildings in the country, including homes. The stated goal of the plan is to reduce carbon emissions from buildings… Read More NAHB https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/04/decarbonization-blueprint-doe ..read more

East Austin’s Sustainable Master-Planned Community Announces New Growth The future of Whisper Valley, East Austin’s zero energy capable master-planned community, is taking shape with a new Del Valle ISD high school, sustainable luxury apartments and a 600-acre… Read More Austin American-Statesman https://www.statesman.com/story/sponsor-story/whisper-valley/2024/04/15/east-austins-sustainable-master-planned-community-announces-new-growth/73287769007 ..read more

MorningStar Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening of Holly Park Community Co-developers MorningStar Senior Living and Edgemark Development LLC have completed MorningStar at Holly Park in Centennial. This property delivers 160 units for independent living… Read More Mile High CRE https://milehighcre.com/morningstar-senior-living-celebrates-grand-opening-of-holly-park-community ..read more

Schumacher Opens Showroom and Boutique in Charlotte The 135-year-old heritage brand expands its physical footprint to provide design enthusiasts and designers a new source for constant discovery. Read More Yahoo! Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/news/schumacher-opens-showroom-boutique-charlotte-205200743.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFTCf5aE929l3-uzTy5TJwHfiJiNveW6dJ4aevEtJiWLKOhDuB2w_59m_w4RhcqUloLqkxnBEmU8QBC5b_lWXDE_bP3cI5XyAQRL-QHmwDO8BznW_BZmnBih6nytEzY0-PpwrFv6KtyUzwJd4pKKmXn_iCPhZ56sDZdUMtyPdt6X ..read more

Most Home Buyers Want One, Medium-Sized Home Office According to the latest What Home Buyers Really Want Study, the vast majority of home buyers are looking for a home with at least one home office (or space dedicated to work/study). Read More Eye On Housing https://eyeonhousing.org/2024/04/most-home-buyers-want-one-medium-sized-home-office ..read more

Busting Gen Z Myths – What the Housing Industry Needs to Know There are 46 million 18- to 27-year-olds in the US today. Anecdotes about this adult cohort of Gen Z abound, and not all are true. To prepare for Gen Z’s journey into homeownership, here are… Read More John Burns Research & Consulting https://jbrec.com/insights/gen-z-and-myths-about-homeownership-for-this-group ..read more

Landsea Homes Close on 28 Homesites in Longmont, Colorado All homes at Spring Valley will contain Landsea Homes’ renowned High Performance Home features including smart home automation technology utilized by the Apple HomeKit… Read More PR Newswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/landsea-homes-closes-on-28-homesites-in-longmont-colorado-302115503.html ..read more