Most American homeowners today are seeking larger homes and more outdoor living space, according to the American Institute of Architects' new Home Design Trends Survey. A panel of more than 500 architect and design leaders helped to identify emerging trends in the housing marketplace during the first quarter of 2016, and as reported by Inman,…
Walkable real estate development projects and places continue to increase nationwide, but some metro regions are progressing faster than others, according to a new national report released by LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors, a program of Smart Growth America, in conjunction with the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at the George…
Whether they decide to move from their current homes or age in place, the decisions baby boomers and other older homeowners make during the next few years could significantly impact the single-family housing market. Today, baby boomers and other homeowners age 55 and older control almost two-third (or about $8 trillion) of the nation's home…
This spring’s real estate market is coming in strong. New data released by realtor.com shows that homes in May are moving off the market at the fastest pace seen since the housing recovery began, despite record-high asking prices. Based on realtor.com's preliminary findings, homes spent a median of 65 days on the market in May—the…
Single women are quickly becoming major players in the home buying market. According to the National Association of Realtors' recent report on Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends, single women made 60 percent more of recent home purchases than single men across all age groups. Single women also have emerged as largest home buying demographic…