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December 27, 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, HousingZone editors highlight the top housing news and trends for the year. Here are the top 11 HousingZone stories for 2011, based on web traffic.
1. Top Kitchen and Bath Design Trends for 2011
Dark natural finishes, induction cooktops, satin nickel faucets, and LED lighting are among the top design trends for kitchens and bathrooms, according to a survey of kitchen and bath designers. Read the story.
2. 10 States No One Wants to Buy a Home In
24/7 Wall St. examined the number of building permits to find the states where no one wants to buy a new home. It looked at the total number of building permits issued by each state for the first half of the year. It then identified the states that had the lowest percentage of new housing permits as compared to the total number of housing units. Read the story.
3. Leading Paint Colors for 2012
Wondering about the hot paint colors for this year? Wonder no more: The 2012 paint palette will draw heavily upon the natural colors in the American landscape, according to Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute. Read the story.
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