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As lots shrink and homes sit tighter, builders and designers are finding new ways to carve out the outdoor living space buyers expect

At Creekside at Cartwright Ranch in Boise, Idaho, Brighton Homes turns a hallway into a terrace overlooking the home. Larger than the loft it extends from, it sits off the secondary bedrooms with a built-in beverage center.

The US Department of Energy has released updated guidance to unlock billions in State Home Energy Rebate funds, supporting energy efficiency upgrades and reducing energy bills for American households

The U.S. Department of Energy recently released new guidance for home energy rebate programs. 

Despite remaining high across the US, the typical down payment declined slightly in March. Even so, some metros are seeing down payments climb

In March, the typical down payment in the U.S. declined by 1.5% to $64,000. 

Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing outdoor spaces that act as functional extensions of the home. Outdoor kitchens and lounge areas with low-maintenance landscaping are especially popular

Many homeowners choosing to upgrade their outdoor spaces are adding outdoor kitchens. 

In metros where housing inventory has made a full recovery following the pandemic housing boom, sales have also improved

In Austin, Texas, inventory has surged by 52% since before the COVID pandemic. Because of this growth, both affordability and sales have improved.