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  • The Architecture of Quiet

    The Architecture of Quiet

    Designing Inner Peace for calm on a difficult hillside site The hills of Tustin do not compromise. They rise in…

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    Sofia Feeney

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  • Market share of 5,000-square-feet homes inches higher

    Market share of 5,000-square-feet homes inches higher

    The market share of homes 5,000 square feet or more accounted for 2.9% of all new home starts in 2025. According to annual data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), both the number and market share of homes with 5,000 square feet or more increased, from 24,000 homes in 2024 to 27,000 homes in 2025.

    In 2015, the 5,000-square-foot share reached a record high of 3.9%. Since then, it has fluctuated between 2.3% and 3.1%.

    Among homes of 5,000 square feet or more built in 2025, 86% have a porch, 73% have a finished basement, 73% have four or more bathrooms, 68% have a patio, 66% have a three-or-more-car garage, 57% have five or more bedrooms and 51% belong to a community association.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway now owns 10% stake in Lennar

    Berkshire Hathaway now owns 10% stake in Lennar

    A few weeks ago, we reported that Berkshire Hathaway doubled down on its housing market investment. This week, the company further sustained its ownership in Lennar, bringing its total ownership of the homebuilder to 10%.

    According to SEC filings, the major conglomerate bought a mix of Class A and Class B shares from Sept. 17- 21.

    This happened after Warren Buffett, who grew the company, stepped down as Chairman of the Board but will remain as Chairman Emeritus.

    Berkshire Hathaway’s presence in the market continues through its ownership of  Taylor Morrison and Clayton Homes, the modern manufactured homebuilder, which it acquired in 2003.

    Despite the building industry facing major headwinds in affordability, this move aligns with the company’s history of placing trust in undervalued sectors and companies.

  • The trends defining living room design

    The trends defining living room design

    Living room design is shifting away from the perfect polished look and towards a warmer, lived-in style. Jeannine Bogart, design principal and founder of Epic Interiors, said that built-in storage, warm and neutral layers, softer layouts and darker accents will take center stage in 2027’s living rooms.

    According to Bogart, living rooms are working harder than ever now, prompting the need for increased storage.

    “They hold books, media, work items, games and family clutter, so storage needs to be better integrated,” said Bogart. “Built-ins will continue to be popular because they make a room feel more intentional while hiding the things people actually live with.”

    Bogart said she is also expecting the color palettes to shift away from cold and sterile whites and grays and towards richer, warmer tones, such as taupe or soft brown. Additionally, incorporating a darker color palette will serve as a contrast that adds richness and depth to a space.

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