Builder Magazine: Housing Trends

Design Details: Home Offices

Tue, 7 May 2013 04:44:12 EST

Home offices are taking on new shapes to meet the needs of buyers of all kinds.

FourPlans: Homes with Casitas

Thu, 2 May 2013 01:05:42 EST

Homes with casitas—guest suites that have private entrances or are detached altogether—tie together two big trends: outdoor living and multigenerational households.

New Design Trends Take Hold

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:23:55 EST

Three residential architects discuss how buyers’ needs have evolved and what that means for home design.

A Happy New Year for Residential Starts and Architectural Inquiries

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:11:23 EST

The year is off to a good start in terms of housing data. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD, new residential construction permits, starts, and completions all grew more than expected in January.

Jed Kolko's Blog: Why Do People Leave California?

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:41:50 EST

Neither jobs nor rich people are fleeing California—but the middle class and the poor are. The exodus slowed down during the recession, but now that home prices are rising again, more people will leave the state.

NAHB Survey Reveals What New-Home Buyers Want

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:33:50 EST

A recent survey by the NAHB reveals what prospective new-home buyers desire—and what they're willing to pay for it.

Shift Toward Rental Slowed in Fourth Quarter, Census Bureau Finds

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:55:28 EST

As last year drew to a close, the national median asking rent hit the highest level seen in decades.

Can the Multifamily Boom Last?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:44:02 EST

Multifamily is trending upward, but when it will peak depends on whom you talk to.

EPA Study: Infill Represents 21% of New-Home Construction

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:36:35 EST

The most popular and active infill markets were San Jose, Calif., New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, where infill makes up more than 50% of new housing construction.

An Antipoverty Advocate Looks to Modular for Housing Low-Income Families

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:39:28 EST

Maurice Lim Milller wants to use a $500,000 award to attract investors and developers.

A Recovering Housing Market Buoys Forecasters' Projections

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:14:32 EST

A recovering housing market buoys forecasters' projections, but lot and labor shortages could short circuit growth.

Urban Vs. Suburban Markets

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:58:26 EST

Will “walkable” suburbs be the housing industry’s future?

Single-Family Vs. Multifamily Projects

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:02:54 EST

Economics and lifestyle preferences spur multifamily construction.

Public Builders Vs. Private Builders

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:59:00 EST

The plumbing line for capital is wide for publics, narrow for privates.

Profit Vs. Loss For Builders

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:59:31 EST

Costs rise with sales prices, squeezing profits.

Housing's Future Is On The Rebound

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:33:13 EST

Housing is healing, but some wonder for how long.

Owning Vs. Renting a Home

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:23:15 EST

Down payments and employment uncertainty are still curtailing home purchases.

Homes for Sale Scarce in Sacramento

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:24:30 EST

California's capital has record low inventory of homes to sell, triggering bidding wars, appraisal problems and a feeding frenzy from investor buyers.

Housing in 2013: What’s In, What’s Out

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:14:52 EST

What a difference a year makes. 2012 was the year the housing recovery came to life – with the market now stronger than anyone dared hope for a year ago. Here’s what 2013 has in store.

10 Business Trends That Will Shape Housing in 2013

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:30:16 EST

Builders were growing again in 2012, but new challenges lie ahead.