Builder-grade houses aren’t “bad.” They’re just optimized for speed, consistency, and broad market appeal, which means the design tends to be safe, generic, and full of small decisions that feel slightly… unfinished. Interior designers can spot those decisions instantly. Not because the home isn’t expensive enough, but because the details don’t feel intentional. Finishes are often...

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Fresh insights from the 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study reveal how today’s renovating homeowners are reshaping the heart of the home. Nearly everyone upgrades the big-ticket basics like countertops, backsplashes, cabinets and appliances, but those elements...

This Portland, Oregon, couple knew their primary bathroom was on borrowed time. A poorly executed renovation years earlier had left the space in rough shape, and when the wall-mounted vanity began pulling away from the wall, it became clear a full remodel was needed. Beyond fixing the problems, the...

Image CEO Ben Schall discusses AvalonBay’s development-led portfolio strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and how shifting supply and demand dynamics are shaping the company’s growth...

Image Steven Loffman credits REIT management teams with effective capital recycling and disciplined balance-sheet...

Image CEO Jeff Donnelly says free cash flow per share growth is key priority this...

Sales Rise and Inventory Slowly Rebuilds According to the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami-Dade residential real estate closed 2025 on firmer footing, with sales rising and long-term price appreciation underscoring the market's resilience even as affordability pressures and inventory dynamics continued to evolve. Sales Gain Momentum Total residential sales in Miami-Dade County increased 5.9% year over...

The housing market continues to test patience: inventory remains constrained in many regions, buyer and seller activity is starting to normalize and interest rates still shape consumer hesitation (but that may be changing!) By conventional measures, momentum feels limited. Yet beneath those conditions, a different signal is emerging; one that may prove more predictive than housing market headlines...

Housing industry participants will closely watch President Donald Trump in Davos, where he is expected to outline measures aimed at improving housing affordability. His speech is expected for Wednesday. Potential initiatives include ideas Trump has already floated on social media, such as encouraging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to expand their purchases of mortgage-backed securities (MBS), banning large...