Industry News

Irena Martincevic

April 4, 2025

Housing Affordability Crisis: Buying a Home Now vs. 25 Years Ago

We collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and median household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000.

Irena Martincevic

February 26, 2025

Insurance Challenges for Disaster-Prone States in 2025

Homeowners in disaster-prone areas face challenges regarding their property coverage. This article looks at these challenges and where some homeowners find help.

Irena Martincevic

February 26, 2025

Billion Dollar Disaster Facts and How to Protect Your Home

As billion-dollar disasters continue to rise across the U.S., homeowners face increasing risks of property damage and financial loss. Here's what you need to know and how to protect your home.

Irena Martincevic

December 16, 2024

Housing Market Predictions 2025: What the Experts See Coming

We asked top economists and real estate experts for their forecasts for the housing market in 2025. Here’s what they predict will happen.

Irena Martincevic

October 30, 2024

How Long Does Everything in Your Home Last?

We share how long everything in your home lasts so you can plan for replacements and upgrades.

Adam Graham

October 18, 2024

What Is the Most Popular Household Item in Your State This Year?

We’ve scoured Google Trends to see which is the most popular searched item in the last 12 months in each state.

Irena Martincevic

October 16, 2024

How Many Bathrooms Do You Need and Is An Addition Worth It?

New homes have more bathrooms than before. But how many are necessary? And are they worth adding?

Adam Graham

October 14, 2024

50 Top Home Staging Experts Leading the Industry in 2025

We reveal 50 game changers of the home staging industry who are driving the sector forward in 2025.

Carol J Alexander

October 1, 2024

Home Heating Across America: Main Fuel by State, Costs, and Expert Tips for Reducing Bills

A visual highlight of the most-used heating fuels by state, costs, and the changes in costs between 2023-2024. Including a few low-budget ways to save money on heating bills.

Joe Roberts

August 26, 2024

Home Siding Statistics: Styles, Industry Trends, & More (2024)

We’ve poured over industry data and trends to determine which residential siding types are most popular, which are on the grow, and why.

Adam Graham

July 18, 2024

Hurricane Impact Report 2024: Cost to Prepare vs Repair, Forecast, and Expert Insurance Analysis

We explore the costs of preparing your home for hurricane season compared to the possible expenses of repairing it, featuring interviews with top insurance experts.

Charlotte Granville

July 11, 2024

50 Top Home Staging Experts Leading the Industry in 2024

We reveal 50 game changers of the home staging industry who are driving the sector forward in 2024.

Adam Graham

June 27, 2024

Stone Veneer Siding ROI by State

Take a look at our map to see the return on investment you could see from installing stone veneer siding on your home, in your state.

Adam Graham

June 21, 2024

Visualizing Housing Affordability Across the U.S. in 2024

Experts reveal their thoughts on how an increasing number of home buyers priced out of the market will affect the housing industry in 2024.

Adam Graham

June 5, 2024

Most Popular Siding Materials on New Homes Over the Last 50 Years

This bar race highlights the rise and fall in popularity of various siding materials on new homes over the last 50 years.

Adam Graham

May 30, 2024

AI Reimagines Famous U.S. Buildings With a Green, Living Roof

We reveal what some of the most famous U.S. buildings would look like with a green, living roof installed, offering a glimpse into a greener and more sustainable future.

Adam Graham

May 3, 2024

124 Top Interior Design Experts 2024

Delve into our exclusive list of 124 Top Interior Design Experts in 2024 to see who will be shaping trends and influencing the industry in the coming year.

Adam Graham

March 25, 2024

Meet the Expert: Ahmad AbouZanat

From Palestine to New York. Meet Ahmad AbouZanat and learn how he changed countries and careers to become a leader in the interior design industry.

Adam Graham

March 11, 2024

Meet the Expert: Kimberly Santiago

We interview roofing training manager, Kimberly Santiago, about what it’s like to work in the construction industry.

Adam Graham

February 26, 2024

Meet the Expert: Kerrie Kelly

We interview influential interior design expert Kerrie Kelly. She shares insight into the latest trends and her illustrious 25-year career.

Adam Graham

February 12, 2024

Meet the Expert: Dahlia Mahmood

From luxury U.S. homes to cultural halls of Saudi kings, Dahlia Mahmood shares her inspiration, experiences, challenges, and successes in the interior design industry.

Adam Graham

February 5, 2024

Meet the Expert: Andrea Schumacher

We interview Andrea Schumacher, named in Fixr.com’s list of top interior designers in 2024, to get her insights into what it’s like spearheading the industry.

Adam Graham

January 29, 2024

Meet the Expert: Artem Kropovinsky

We interview leading interior designer Artem Kropovinsky on his journey from growing up in Ukraine to being the founder of his acclaimed firm in New York City.

Adam Graham

January 22, 2024

State-by-State Breakdown of Roofers’ License Requirements

We reveal the license requirements for roofing contractors in all 50 states, as well as any insurance requirements and how to check if your roofing pro is licensed in your state.