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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.

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

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

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

Building a comprehensive website is one of the most critical tasks for any home builder. Most buyers begin searching for a new home online, and their decision to purchase occurs long before they step inside a sales center.

Looking for a dream home? These housing superstitions can direct you towards a home filled with health, wealth and prosperity.

With 2023 in the rear view, the Zonda Advisory team, including chief advisory officer Tim Sullivan and principal Mollie Carmichael, recently analyzed data from over 900 master-planned communities across the country to determine the 10 top-selling master plans of last year.

Understanding branded residences and how they fuse luxury lifestyles with celebrity appeal and prestige companies is more than an industry skill. The developers who create the biggest and brightest branded residences become recognizable names by building the most glamorous high-rise homes around the globe.

What’s the difference between a luxury service and a luxury experience? According to Antonia J.A. Hock, luxury high-rise developers must discern between the two to correctly forecast the market’s future.

The luxury high-rise industry is limited only by its imagination was a major theme of the Elevate conference in Miami in early December, an exclusive gathering that explored the art of living in high-rise buildings. 

As the CEO of FirstService Residential, David Diestel has witnessed the shifting trends in the high-rise luxury market. Luxury buyers demand name recognition, impressive amenities, and immediate service. Diestel’s company aims to bring all these requests and more to today’s high-rise purchasers.

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) antitrust verdict will have a profound effect on how homes are bought, sold, and commissions are paid. The trial, formally known as the Sitzer/Burnett Commission lawsuit, saw the NAR and major real estate companies unsuccessfully defend themselves in an antitrust case. The judge ruled they conspired to drive real estate commissions higher and levied a fine just north of $1.7 billion, which could be tripled under antitrust legislation.

The Propane Energy and Research Council (PERC) celebrated its second annual National Propane Day in early October. PERC believes that a diverse mix of power throughout American homes and businesses improves the quality of life and reduces Americans’ overall carbon footprint.

High-density, small-footprint projects may be a solution to easing the housing shortage in cities such as Phoenix. ZenniHome is leading the charge with its first mid-rise project under the ZenCity name.

A quarter of all baby boomers plan to move to a new city to be closer to their grandchildren, according to research from Livabl.com, the country’s premiere site for new home listings.

This week on The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Karyn Bonder of Livabl joins Greg Bray and Kevin Weitzel to discuss the advantages of listing new construction homes on the Livabl platform.