Newsletter Stories

• NAHB backs EPA and Army Corps rules proposal
  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) requested that the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers further clarify rules on tidal changes and droughts, supporting the supplemental Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposal under the Clean Water Act. NAHB is in favor of changes to the final rules to give builders […]
• What the 2027 Colors of the Year say about the future of design
  For years, interior design leaned into clean, cool grays and sterile whites that were easy to style, but often left homes feeling cold and detached. Rather than staging spaces for resale, the industry noticed that homeowners want to invest in colors that activate the senses, honor natural materials and age gracefully over time. As we […]
• Manhattan home sells for $25 million, topping luxury market
  Manhattan scored its most expensive home sale last week. A penthouse on Park Avenue, which had been listed at $24,950,000 by Sotheby’s International Realty in January 2026, sold. Located close to Central Park, the triplex condo at 1110 Park Ave. is currently under contract. According to the Olshan Realty luxury market report for the week […]
• Upcoming kitchen designs for 2027
  It’s official: kitchen designs are going warmer in 2027. From darker wooden cabinetry to warm natural elements, next year is expected to move further away from sterile gray tones and sleek, refined interiors. Homeowners want spaces that emphasize warmth, functionality and personalization. Pantry and larder storage will remain a priority in 2027, but the inside […]
• New York and Connecticut luxury markets surged in Q3
  According to the Houlihan Lawrence Q3 2026 Luxury Market Report, the luxury housing market in New York and Connecticut showed strong activity in the third quarter. Continued buyer demand and strong results across key markets demonstrated strong momentum. New York’s luxury market performed exceedingly well in Q3: Westchester County, at the $2 million-and-above level, recorded […]
• NKBA Kitchen Trends Report: Functional features, wellness design and cool neutrals dominate
  What’s next for kitchen design? The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its Kitchen Trends Report, giving insight into the shifts we’re likely to witness in 2027. One of the major takeaways from the report is that kitchen layouts are shifting: moving away from fully open-concept spaces and towards more dedicated prep spaces such […]
• Hispanic homebuyers’ growing role in market
  Hispanic homebuyers are playing a growing role in today’s housing market. According to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, in 2025, Hispanic households reached 10.2 million, accounting for all net growth in U.S. homeownership. According to a report from the National Association of REALTORS, Hispanic Americans are still the fastest-growing demographic of homebuyers in […]
• AIA supports new congressional legislation
  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced its support of three congressional bills that would prioritize disaster mitigation, resilience and recovery. The three bills include the Ounce of Prevention Act (H.R. 9557), the Community Disaster Protection Act (H.R. 10686) and the Rebuild & Save Act (H.R. 1375). The Ounce of Prevention Act would distribute grants […]
• Timeless Architecture, Modern Connection
  “Today’s market has reinforced the growing desire for genuine community connection, something many modern neighborhoods are not intentionally designed to foster,” said Sean Hartness, CEO of Hartness Development.  In a market where builders and developers are vying for the attention of buyers, Hartness returns to the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND).  How Hartness Happened […]
• The Buyer That Isn’t Waiting for Rates to Fall
  Why high-end homebuilding plays by different rules While the ongoing sell-off in global bond markets has understandably dominated coverage of mortgage rates this fall, that narrative doesn’t fully capture what’s happening at the top of the new construction market, where an increasingly cash-heavy buyer pool is insulating builders from a financing story that has otherwise […]