With a dearth of existing homes on the market, builders have been ramping up production to meet buyer demand. Newly built single-family properties comprised a record share of homes on the market in the second quarter of the year, making up nearly one-third of...
According to a new study by Site Selection Group, the Metroplex is tracking as the fifth fastest-growing large metro area in the country by 2028. DFW's 2023 population adds up to 7.8 million people, and the area has a projected population growth rate of 8.64 percent....
The Modern Farmhouse style is everywhere — and it’s not going anywhere. Notable for it’s shiplap walls and cedar beams, the popularized style that became widespread after “Fixer Upper” premiered in 2013 appears to have a stronghold on today’s housing style. Drive...
Starter homes for first-time homeowners are harder to come by today due to rising land, labor, and materials costs. This trend, coupled with changing zoning laws and increasing demand for larger homes, is re-defining the housing ladder and leading to a major shift in...
With “Barbie” mania in full gear and the much anticipated movie premiering this month, it’s no surprise that HGTV has rolled out its own home makeover show to get in on the fun. On “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” eight teams of HGTV superstars transform a plain,...
Several years ago, during a wayward home renovation, I ended up with a toilet in my backyard for far longer than I’d ever intended. Each time I saw it out there, I cringed. Why hadn’t my contractor, who swore he wanted it for parts, hauled it away yet? Were my...
Several years ago, during a wayward home renovation, I ended up with a toilet in my backyard for far longer than I’d ever intended. Each time I saw it out there, I cringed. Why hadn’t my contractor, who swore he wanted it for parts, hauled it away yet? Were my...
Housing starts skyrocketed 21.7% between April and May, marking the fastest monthly growth since 2016, according to the US Census Bureau. With the Fed pausing rate hikes and mortgage rates trending lower, builders are capitalizing on renewed demand and low inventory...
A new study suggests that young buyers are most prevalent in smaller cities. But they’re on their way to greater market share. After the pandemic forced many young adults to move back in with their parents, a new study suggests that they’re ready to test the housing...
Even in a pricey market, a well-renovated home can score bids that drive up the sale price. But not all renovations are worth it. If you want to sell in a few months, these five upgrades might offer the best return on investment in today's market. You remember the...
