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Why Americans Are Keeping Things Longer Instead of Throwing Them Away
From family heirlooms and baby gear to furniture and collectibles, Americans are becoming more intentional about what they keep. The result is changing how households think about space. For decades, consumer culture followed a fairly straightforward cycle: buy, use, replace, repeat. Today, that mindset is evolving. Across the country, more people are choosing to hold...
The Subscription Economy Is Creating a Space Problem
From streaming services and meal kits to fitness equipment and hobby boxes, subscriptions have changed the way we buy. But they may also be changing how much space we need. A decade ago, most purchases followed a simple pattern: you needed something, you bought it, and eventually you replaced it. Today, many purchases arrive automatically....
What Happens to All Our Stuff? The Hidden Economics of Space in Modern America
Americans are rethinking where they live, how they live, and what they keep. But as lifestyles evolve, one question continues to grow in importance: what happens to all our stuff? When people talk about housing trends today, the conversation usually centers around home prices, mortgage rates, rent increases, and affordability. Those factors undoubtedly shape where...
The Rise of the Multigenerational Household: How American Families Are Reimagining Space
From aging parents moving in to adult children staying home longer, multigenerational living is reshaping how families use their homes, manage their finances, and think about space. For much of the last century, the American dream centered around independence. Young adults moved out, parents downsized in retirement, and each generation maintained its own household. Today,...