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What do Millennial Homebuyers Really Want?
The housing market may be cool for now, but there is a huge wave of potential buyers on the horizon that are about to heat things up: aging millennials. In the next 10 years, 44.9 million millennials will turn 34, the median age for first-time homebuyers, Zillow...
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What Do Millennials Want in Their Kitchens and Baths?
Technology, flexible layouts and contemporary style are key to attracting young buyers, says BUILDER blogger Mary Cook.
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Design Takes Cue From Older Millennials
These trend-setting renters, including both singles and couples, were top of mind for a multifamily design in Frisco, TX, and space reflects the social interaction and local connectivity that is important to this group.
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Smart Tech for Multigenerational Homes Produces a Win-Win
Today, a simple clap or single word can bring electronics to life. It’s helpful for all, but a true luxury for those with kids underfoot, a hectic shedule or disabilities.This type of convenience is a poster child for two trends that are upending American...
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To Spur Home Sales, Mind Millennial Buying Habits
After a long wait due to the Great Recession, Millennials are hitting their stride and buying homes. And it’s not just those more settled and on the older end of this generational spectrum. More than 90 percent of all Millennials want to own a house, according...
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From Wish List to Must Have: Our Top Ten for the Millennial Home
Keeping current is vital to any successful business. Consumer taste can spin on a dime and every industry from fast-food and fashion to electronics and automotive must keep up if it’s going to grab its share of the market. Living in this fast-paced, information...
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