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Do you really need an interior designer for your new build? Having an interior designer on your design-build team offers several benefits.

The pace of new-home sales accelerated in April on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis as three in five builders reported demand is either on track or stronger than they expected, according to the latest Zonda New Home Market Update.

While many renters fear the longer-term consequences of renting on their financial futures, they are simultaneously unable to access the housing market due to high interest rates and prices.

In the first quarter of 2024, 93% of metros, or 205 out of 221, recorded home price gains, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report.

Zonda’s New Home Lot Supply Index (LSI) for the first quarter revealed tightening of supply across the nation for both quarterly and annually. An increase from 22 markets in the fourth quarter of 2023, the LSI tightened quarter over quarter in 25 of Zonda’s select markets.

Notable inventory gains, a surge of new listings and increased activity are setting the stage for the customary peak homebuying season.

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.

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.

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

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Tri Pointe Homes is aiming for 17% year-over-year growth in home deliveries

Whether buying your own appliances or opting for the builder package, choosing appliances in a new build starts with understanding function.

Existing-home sales—completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—decreased 1% from November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.78 million in December, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

A survey-high 31% of consumers expect mortgage rates to go down, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

Planning a new build using the principles of universal design will make living spaces accessible and beautiful, while adding value.