Eye on Housing
New Single-Family Home Size Trending Lower
By Robert Dietz An expected impact of the virus crisis was a need for more...
Patios Continue to Substitute for Decks on New Homes
As a previous post has shown, the share of new homes with patios increased for the sixth...
In the Kitchen, First-Time Buyers Really Want Double Sinks and Pantries
Much like other home buyers, those buying their first homes rate double sinks and walk-in...
Share of New Homes with Porches Dips Below 64 Percent
Of the roughly 1.1 million single-family homes started in 2021, 63.4 percent came with porches, according to...
Type of Parking for New Single-Family Houses
For new single-family completions in 2021, 67% of homes offered a two-car garage according to NAHB...
Share of New Homes with Patios Sets Record for Sixth Consecutive Year
The share of homes built with patios hit a record high in 2021. Of the...
Shower and Tub in Primary Bath Essential for First-Time Buyers
When it comes to bathroom features, a shower stall and tub in the primary bath...
Stucco and Vinyl were the Most Common Siding Materials on new Homes in 2021
According to the annual data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), stucco was the most common principal...