Heather Wright

Heather Wright

Heather Wright is a senior writer for NewHomeSource and Builder with a background in real estate reporting and home design, decor, and architecture. She has written for a number of print and digital publications in the lifestyle space.

Latest articles

Lifestyle
Where Pools Rule: 4 Splash-Worthy Communities With Homes for Sale
From lazy rivers to lap pools, today’s master‑planned communities are turning pools into resort‑style destinations—and buyers are seeking homes that offer the full lifestyle experience.
Jun. 16, 2026
Home And Design Trends
What the Loneliest Color Can Teach You About Choosing Paint for Your New Home
New homes are getting more personal, and Sherwin‑Williams’ Loneliest Color, Offbeat Green, shows why trusting your own taste matters more than following trends.
Jun. 12, 2026
Homebuyer Trends
Resort-Inspired Community Pools are Hot, and Buyers are Diving In
Discover why community pools are becoming the hottest amenity in new‑home communities — and how elevated, resort inspired design is reshaping what buyers want. Explore the trends driving demand, from social‑hub layouts to wellness‑focused features.
Jun. 11, 2026
Lifestyle
These 4 Communities Bring Digital Detox Design to Life, With Homes Available Now
Explore homes in four master-planned communities designed around digital detox benefits, with trails, parks, wellness amenities, community farms, and outdoor spaces that encourage residents to unplug.
Jun. 4, 2026
Lifestyle
Get Your Steps In: 5 Communities Where Walking is Built Into Daily Life
Enjoy the health benefits of daily walking without the hassle. These master‑planned communities with homes for sale offer trails, parks, and outdoor paths just beyond your doorstep, making it simple to stay active and feel your best.
Jun. 1, 2026
Home And Design Trends
How Warmth and Slower Living Are Fueling Escape-Driven Design
2026 home design trends embrace warmth, slower living, wellness rooms, cozy hideaways, and experience‑driven outdoor spaces. See how new‑build homes support this shift toward sanctuary‑style living.
May 29, 2026
Home And Design Trends
How Paint Is Powering More Flexible Living in New Homes
Paint is taking on a bigger role in today’s new homes, offering flexibility, spatial definition, and fresh ways to customize production floor plans.
May 27, 2026
Lifestyle
The Great Unplug: How New Communities Build in Digital Downtime
Find out how communities built around simplicity and outdoor living offer meaningful digital detox benefits for today’s overconnected consumers.
May 22, 2026
Home And Design Trends
The Natural Wood Trend Redefining New‑Build Kitchens for 2026
Explore why natural wood is returning to new‑build kitchens and how this warmer, softer look is reshaping 2026 home design.
May 20, 2026
Home And Design Trends
The Barkitecture Boom: Inside the Pet‑First Features Transforming Today’s New Homes
Explore the rise of pet‑centric home design, with features that enhance layouts, mudrooms, and everyday living for dogs, cats, and their owners.
May 14, 2026
Housing Market Trends
What Buyers Can Learn From the New Builder 100 Rankings
See how the Builder 100 and Next 100 rankings help buyers understand which builders shape new home availability and why that context can guide your search
May 12, 2026
Lifestyle
How Smaller Homes Are Making Americans Happier
Smaller homes are gaining appeal as buyers prioritize quality, wellness, and connection over square footage. Explore why living with less is starting to feel like more.
May 12, 2026
Home And Design Trends
The Spaces Homeowners Renovate Most and What New-Build Buyers Can Learn From Them
A new renovation survey points to kitchens, storage, laundry, and outdoor areas as top priorities. Here’s how new construction brings these features to life from day one.
May 1, 2026
Home And Design Trends
From Built‑In Pet Spaces to Small Outdoor Escapes: The Small Features That Make a Home Feel Like ‘The One'
Discover how small features—from pet‑friendly spaces to pocket backyards—create emotional connection and help buyers know when a home truly feels right.
Apr. 28, 2026
Home And Design Trends
Too Many Choices? Furnished Homes Make Buying Simpler, Faster, and Far Less Stressful
Struggling with too many choices? Furnished homes simplify the buying process by showing real-life scale and flow, helping buyers decide with confidence.
Apr. 27, 2026
Lifestyle
6 Golf Communities That Are a Hole-in-One
Explore six golf course communities with stunning fairways, clubhouses, and amenities.
Apr. 20, 2026
Home And Design Trends
My Room, My Rules: Pinterest Trends Inspiring Today’s New Construction Buyers
Pinterest’s 2026 trends reveal a “my room, my rules” mindset, empowering new build homebuyers to add authenticity and personality to new construction homes
Apr. 14, 2026
Lifestyle
Homes That Play Well: 3 Ways Golf Is Shaping the Modern Home
With the Masters in full swing, golf is influencing more than the leaderboard. See how the sport’s growing popularity is shaping new builds, fairway living, and the way homeowners design their spaces.
Apr. 10, 2026
Home And Design Trends
From Parking to Purpose: Rethinking the Garage as Living Space
Garages are no longer just for parking. Learn how today’s new homes use garage space for fitness, storage, work, and long‑term flexibility.
Apr. 3, 2026
Home And Design Trends
The Stain Colors That Will Shape Curb Appeal in 2026
Warm neutrals and classic tones define stain colors of the year for 2026. See how today’s exterior stain trends are shaping timeless curb appeal.
Apr. 1, 2026