COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeWhat Today’s Buyers Expect from Their Homes COGNITION Smart Data points to growing demand for resilient, high-performance homes that protect... Feb 11, 2026 11:01:15 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeHigher Upfront, Lower Lifetime: How Buyers Define Home Value For modern homebuyers, affordability is measured over decades, not days. When homebuyers evaluate a... Feb 4, 2026 5:00:25 PMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeHow Outdoor Spaces Support Health and Well-Being The healthiest room in the house might just be outside. Whether it’s a patio, backyard, or balcony,... Jan 28, 2026 1:34:34 PMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeGenerational Differences In Indoor Air Quality Priorities Not everyone thinks about indoor air quality the same way, and that matters for builders. Here’s... Jan 20, 2026 9:37:43 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeMarketing Green Building Through the Lens of Long-Term Affordability Frame green features as cost-saving investments, and buyers will pay more. Jan 14, 2026 12:12:15 PMReading time2 min read
smart homeCOGNITION Weekly Hot TakeInside Smart Home Adoption Trends Rising smart home adoption reflects homebuyers’ growing expectation that homes provide expanded... Jan 8, 2026 12:44:09 PMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeEPDs Are the Conversation Starter EPDs have increasingly become a strategic lever for manufacturers to engage builders during the... Dec 30, 2025 10:27:03 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeClosing the Loop on Flooring Construction waste is a market builders can capitalize on. Today’s homeowners are more... Dec 22, 2025 1:23:31 PMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeTackling Embodied Carbon in Residential Construction Operational carbon for new homes is at an all-time low. Now, ratcheting regulatory requirements and... Dec 18, 2025 11:05:40 AMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeRising Insurance Costs Make Resiliency a Key Builder Selling Point As coverage tightens and premiums climb, resiliency has become one of the few ways to bring costs... Dec 11, 2025 10:41:56 AMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeHomebuyers Shift Focus From Lowest Upfront Cost to Long-Term Value Builders are noticing a shift: Homebuyers are willing to spend more upfront on sustainable upgrades... Dec 4, 2025 7:59:11 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeWhy Walkable Neighborhoods and Green Spaces Win With Homebuyers 93% of Americans say walking or biking is the most enjoyable way to get around—are neighborhoods... Nov 25, 2025 10:26:52 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeSmart Electrical Panels Maximize the Benefits of All-Electric Homes Demand for all-electric homes is rising, yet most buyers remain unfamiliar with smart electrical... Nov 18, 2025 9:29:16 AMReading time1 min read