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Regional Differences in Characteristics of Single-Family Homes

From what it’s made of to how it’s designed, homes across the country vary significantly depending upon what region they’re in, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) analysis of the 2013 Census Bureau Survey of Construction.

The article explains that in some areas, a home with more square feet does not always equate to a pricier amount. As the article says, “the nation’s most expensive homes in New England also ranked as some of the smallest, with the median size of 2,240 square feet.”

In addition, regional preferences for a key piece of a home, like exterior siding preferences, show the drastic differences across the country. The article adds that in the Northeast and Midwest, vinyl is most  popular, with brick a favorite in the South and stucco a top choice for new homes in the West.

Having the supplies or ability to address the needs in your independent home improvement store will help customers who are looking for specific products to fill their needs.

To read more from the NAHB and see more regional differences in homes, click here.

About Renee Changnon

Renee Changnon is the retail outreach coordinator for NRHA. She meets with retailers in their stores and at industry events and introduces them to the services NRHA provides. Renee previously worked as a member of the NRHA communications team. She earned a degree in visual journalism from Illinois State University, where she served as the features editor for the school newspaper. After college, she implemented marketing and promotions initiatives at Jimmy John’s franchise locations across the country. She enjoys exploring books with her book club, Netflix marathons and hosting goat yoga at her apartment complex. Renee Changnon 317-275-9442 rchangnon@nrha.org

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