February 2017

Stuck on designing that one room in your home? Start by choosing your preferred color and then base the space around that style. Certain color choices evoke different moods, which you can find showcased below.

More home buyers are beginning to desire urban-style amenities as urban housing in metropolitan areas grows in popularity. These potential buyers state walkability as the most important characteristic of a new home while proximity to work comes in as the second most essential.

When it comes to feeling a sense of community, those who earn more money are more likely to report that there is a feeling of community where they live and work. The following graph breaks down the percentages between money made and those who hold this opinion.

The United States is at a critical point for putting in place affordable housing options, accessibility features, and in-home care services that will be needed as the older population surges over the next two decades. Those aged 65 and older are expected to rise from 48 million to 79 million over the next 20 years, and increasing a home’s accessibility features could help provide those with disabilities more independence and allow them to stay in their homes longer. Several aspects of these housing designs are pictured in the following graph.