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All-white kitchens are out, with bold kitchen colors making a splash. From dark and moody, to pink to warm wood tones, color is back.

Over 70% of industry experts—including designers, remodelers, and kitchen and bath specifiers—agree that demand for sustainability in kitchen and bath design will increase in the next two years. As homeowners and buyers become more aware of sustainable design, 54% believe it will become a “must-have” in the future, according to the 2024 National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Sustainability Report.

Energy efficient features—and the cost-saving benefits—are expected by today’s new-home buyers. From Energy Star certified appliances to low-E windows, new construction homes are equipped with products and materials that ensure home buyers do not have worry about wasted energy or high utility bills.

Homebuyers seeking to put down roots in Texas are discovering a new masterplanned community with a strong focus on people, community, and building neighborly connections.

Indigo is based in Fort Bend County and broke ground on its first phase in early 2023. The neighborhood will be 235 acres and is surrounded by cities such as Richmond and Sugar Land. The centerpiece of the community is a working farm (42 acres of the development are devoted to agricultural needs). There’s also a 25-acre lake and a 12-acre mixed use town center.

Recent data is putting the spotlight on the dangers associated with fabricating quartz counters without necessary workplace safety measures

According to a report commissioned by Redfin last month, over one-quarter of respondents (28 percent) were unsure of the amount their agent was paid. Seventeen percent didn’t know how the amount was calculated, and 19 percent had no idea who paid the agent. The survey went out to almost 3,000 renters and owners, and the results zeroed in on those who had bought a home in the last year and used an agent (approximately 120).

The recent spike in mortgage rates has had a more muted effect on Washington D.C.’s new-home sales than when they started their climb from record lows in 2022.

Despite rates shooting past 7%, the average new-home sales rate has been higher than a year ago, suggesting home buyers have adjusted to the new normal and are budgeting a larger portion of their income to housing.

From window seats to sliding glass doors to sunrooms, homeowners look for ways to establish an indoor-outdoor connection.

For the last four years, Trex and REI Co-op have worked together to repurpose plastic film waste gathered from the specialized outdoor retailer’s shops and fulfillment centers. The material is then used to make Trex’s composite decking, a long-lasting and environmentally responsible option for homeowners.

According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), millennials have snatched the largest share of the housing market.

In the January Zonda Market Ranking, the metro area was significantly overperforming compared with its long-term historical average. Home builders are ramping up new construction, and starts activity has improved over the past six months.

Golf training is only one of many uses for a basement golf simulator, including other sports, gaming and movies.

From steam showers to aromatherapy, bathroom trends are all about re-creating the spa at home in serene spaces.

Builders are reporting offering smaller homes, buying land farther from urban centers, and paring back features to help lower costs and sales prices.

Younger generations are ready to make a move in their home buying journey this year, according to the latest ServiceLink State of Homebuying Report.

Reducing your carbon footprint begins at home. Here are some stylish, sustainable design and décor options.