Current Trends in Housing and the Blurb Economy

This chapter explores the housing market's current trends, focusing on a rise in small renovations as homeowners opt to stay put due to high prices. Experts discuss the stagnation in large-scale remodels and external economic factors impacting consumers. Additionally, the chapter delves into the controversial practice of book blurbs, examining their role in marketing, the burden on authors, and the overall effectiveness within the publishing industry.