This week we’re finding out which amenities are the most popular in communities, discovering how Ohio once again steals the hottest zip code spotlight, learn something new about the history of the kitchen and take a look at the 2025 color of the year.
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Which Amenities Are Most Popular in Master-Plans
While homes are truly the core of neighborhoods and where residents spend most of their time, planned community amenities are crucial today, especially within larger master-plans. Learn more about the 11 amenity trends we’re seeing around the country for 2024 and beyond.
Ohio Steals the Hottest Zip Code Spotlight for a Second Year
Gahanna, Ohio, claimed the No. 1 spot for a second year in a row for Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes Report. Find out more about why the hottest ZIPs are once again located exclusively in the Midwest and the Northeast.
The History of the Kitchen
The kitchen is undeniably the heart of the home for homeowners today, occupying a lot of the budget and focus when designing a new house. Here is a brief history of the kitchen for context around the evolution of this important space at home.
Behr Paint Reveals 2025 Color of the Year ‘Rumors’
New research conducted by Behr found 76% of Americans say they would consider painting a room or a wall a shade of red, with accent walls, bedrooms, and front doors at the top of their wish lists. With this information Behr unveiled its 2025 Color of the Year, Rumors, a deep and dynamic ruby red.
