Curb appeal is important, but more homeowners want a yard that is useful and fun, inspiring movement and play. Outdoor improvements like patios, pools and flower gardens have long been homeowner priorities, but the emphasis on creating an outdoor oasis increased in recent years, largely due to the pandemic. It looks like the trend is …
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Oct 28
Hot Home Design Trends This Summer
Find out what home styles—both interior and exterior—are seeing dramatic increases in online searches. Homeowners are trying to maximize their space by taking on remodeling projects geared toward creating new living areas while overhauling their property’s style, according to the 2023 Houzz U.S. Emerging Summer Trends Report. Houzz, a home improvement site, analyzed the latest …
Oct 25
Multifamily Series: Refinement in Luxury Living
At the high end, for-sale and rental multifamily luxury housing delivers the crème de la crème in technology, concierge-style services and amenities. In many metros and suburban markets, luxury living means for-sale apartments that start at $1 million and rentals that are also uber-expensive. One recent for-sale listing in Boston’s chic Back Bay neighborhood was …
Oct 24
Dark Sky Illumination Trend Addresses Adverse Effects of Light Pollution
A growing number of cities are passing ordinances to decrease night-time light pollution, and agents in the know are better equipped to help clients. For years part of the emphasis on beautifying outdoor yards included some form of landscape illumination. The goal was to up-light trees and shrubs, accent flower beds, pools, paths and houses …
Oct 22
Small Homes Help Fill a Big Void
While typically small in square footage, accessory dwelling units deliver affordable housing at a time of great need. The Need Is Real Reasons for interest vary but the most prevalent may be that ADUs are making a dent in the country’s housing supply shortage. “They’re not the only solution but one tool in the toolkit,” …
Oct 22
Outdoor Projects That Pay Off the Most
What pays off the most when it comes to curb appeal? Ninety-two percent of REALTORS® recommend that sellers improve their curb appeal before listing their home for sale, according to a survey from the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. What pays off the most when it comes to curb …
Oct 21
Modular Stacks Up to Stick-built
As a way to deliver quality housing faster, communities are embracing modular options. There have never been more options available in home building than there are today, and yet site-built construction remains the predominant method of building single-family homes. According to analysis from the Urban Institute, site-built (also known as stick-built) construction accounts for 97% …
Oct 18
Sustainable Material Spotlight: Recycled Glass
Infinitely recyclable glass is going mainstream in core building and design materials. These days, you don’t have to look far to see upcycled glass. Caterers and restaurants use Mason jars for cocktails and lemonade. DIYers repurpose wine bottles into candle holders or melt them down to create coasters or spoon rests. Glass can also be …
Oct 17
With piqued interest in outdoor living, developers curate amenities for a building based on location and a community’s needs.
Multifamily Series: What’s Trending in Outdoor Amenities. 3 Key Takeaways For years, developers have likened amenities to icing on a cake. When considerations like location and price are comparable, renters and buyers alike may make their decision based on the amenity package. As growing awareness of the mental and physical health benefits of fresh air …
Oct 16
Generative AI Helps Designers and Architects Work Smarter, Not Harder
While artificial intelligence can’t replace the human brain, tools like Midjourney are supercharging the home design process. These days, there’s no shortage of news about artificial intelligence. Some industries are dominated by praise and excitement for how AI can make life easier, while other professional sectors lament the loss of jobs and human touch. The …
Oct 15
2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delaware County / Delco Home.
2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 $650,000 Est. Mortgage $4,277/mo*3 Beds3 Baths3058 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Brooke Grohol – Compass RE. Description about this home for sale at 2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 Welcome to 2695 Old Cedar Grove Road. Charming and inviting with the perfect balance of practicality …
Oct 15
Best Practices for Using Storage to Organize a Home
Fall is the time to get organized. Help clients figure out how to store and stash their belongings with these best practices. 3 Key Takeaways: New homes are shrinking in size and storage space, and older homes have their share of storage woes as well, which makes it difficult for homeowners to keep their homes …
