What a “modern home” meant in every decade since the 1950s

“Modern” has never been a fixed idea in housing. What once felt futuristic can quickly feel dated, and what once felt radical often becomes standard without anyone noticing. Over the past 70 years, the definition of a modern home has shifted alongside technology, culture, economics, and everyday life. In some decades, modern meant efficiency. In others, it meant size, openness, or visibility. At...

Ireland Home Prices Uptick 5.5 Percent in 2025 Amid Supply Shortages

Ireland's housing market saw continued upward pressure on prices in 2025, as supply shortages kept buyers on edge, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report. Nationally, the average list price for a three-bedroom semi-detached home ended the year just above €423,000, marking a 5.5% increase over 2024. While this pace of inflation is slower than the 6.8% rise recorded the previous year, it marks...

Learning, capital, and demand: The critical levers for homebuilders in 2026

Many owners, presidents, CEOs, and business leaders we’ve gotten to know over the years at America’s homebuilding firms begin and end each day by turning on the lights, making coffee, and setting out to improve at least three aspects of their operations. January 5, 2026. January 6, 2026. January 31, 2026. And eventually, on December 31, 2026, it will be no different. They’ll go to work...

Dermot Buffini steps down as CEO of Buffini & Company after 13 years

After 13 years at the helm, Dermot Buffini is stepping down as CEO of Buffini & Company, according to an announcement on Monday.  In his stead, company founder Brian Buffini will assume the role of chairman and CEO  Dermot Buffini became CEO in 2013. Under his leadership the company has grown globally, reaching real estate professionals worldwide through live events, training, coaching and...

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