Home listings featuring water-saving fixtures surge nearly 290% as buyers prioritize conservation

One of the biggest trends among U.S. homeowners this year is water conservation.Home listings mentioning WaterSense fixtures — which reduce water use by at least 20% — soared nearly 290% between January and September compared with the same period last year, according to Realtor.com's 2025 Hottest Home Trends report released Tuesday."We’re seeing homeowners prioritize features that make their properties more efficient, resilient, and self-sustaining," Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com, said in a statement. "Buyers increasingly view eco-friendly upgrades as both a lifestyle choice a