Did you know there are about twice as many single women homebuyers than single men homebuyers? Also, smart homes are on the rise and yakisugi is growing in popularity. Find out more in today’s home improvement News Fix.
Real Estate News
A 2022 Millennial Home Improvement Survey found that 2 out of 3 Gen Yers will likely buy a home in the next 2 years. Meanwhile, Millennials are now 43 percent of new homebuyers in 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Among recent buyers, 60 percent were married, 9 percent were unmarried couples, 19 percent were single women, and 9 percent were single men.
Design News
The art of shou sugi ban is becoming more popular among home makeover enthusiasts. Also called yakisugi, it’s a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation using fire.
There are a variety of methods and finished looks available from companies like Nakamoto Forestry. However, cedar or cypress is usually recommended for shou sugi ban.
Smart Home News
Experts predict that the number of smart homes in the United States will reach 77 million by 2025, which will be about 3 out of 5 homes. For example, this year, there are about 57.5 million smart homes in the U.S., according to Statista.
