Home Design
Remodeling, property preparation, and design decisions that change how Bay Area homes sell.
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HUD eyes 203(k) renovation changes to boost housing supply
Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product
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Remodeling sentiment steady as labor, economic headwinds build
NAHB expects remodeling activity to hold steady in 2026 and grow modestly in 2027
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He’s trying to break generational ties to gangs. Los Angeles police keep targeting him
LAPD launched an internal investigation after a swarm of officers allegedly profiled and detained young men the day they were set to graduate from a second-chance program.
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Point says home renovation demand has dropped to its lowest level since 2024
Quarterly index shows demand for renovation financing is strongest in states like Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia
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Labor imbalances plague the $230B kitchen and bath sector
NKBA’s 2026 study shows skilled labor shortages in kitchen and bath are spreading, a limit to project capacity for remodelers
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Amblebrook and Shea’s Trilogy are rewriting their 55+ value pitch
Showcasing daily life programming and social engagement can help convert hesitant active adult prospects to buying now
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Coming Soon in San Juan Capistrano: A $7.5 Million Estate With a Wine Cellar, Movie Theater and Resort-Style Backyard
In this edition of Coming Soon–a series from Redfin News that explores new listings that house hunters can find early only on Redfin.com–we’re heading to Southern California to tour a $7.5 million estate with a movie theater and 900-bottle wine cellar. Located at 31931 Peppertree Bend in San Juan Capistrano, CA, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home…
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A raft of California housing bills heads to Newsom; here’s what’s new
Measures span ADU fees, permitting timelines, infill townhomes, high-rise zoning near transit, and look to alleviate entitlement risk
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UC should examine how it sorts students by campus
New students are pegged by the informal hierarchy of UC campuses, affecting resources, faculty credentials, graduation chances and future earning ability.
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Home Depot, Lowe’s: remodeling idles as big projects lag
While home repair and maintenance demand remains steady, consumers stall large, discretionary remodeling projects








