The Albany Gazette - Sebring Design Build Featured in Newsweek on Why Affluent Williamson County Homeowners Are Remodeling Instead of Moving

FRANKLIN, TN / ACCESS Newswire / August 21, 2026 / Sebring Design Build, a luxury design-build remodeling firm serving Franklin, Brentwood, and Williamson County, Tennessee, was featured in Newsweek in an August 2026 essay examining why a growing number of affluent homeowners are choosing to reinvest in the homes they already own rather than relocate.

The article, titled "Affluent Homeowners Are Remodeling Instead of Moving," places founder and president Bryan Sebring alongside data from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, the National Association of Realtors, AARP, and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. It explores how low locked-in mortgage rates, aging-in-place preferences, and strong demand in markets like Franklin and Brentwood are shaping today's renovation decisions.

Reflecting on more than 30 years of leading a luxury design-build remodeling firm, Sebring told Newsweek: "The clients I meet are investing in their quality of life. They want a kitchen that brings family together, a primary suite that offers comfort at the end of the day, and spaces that support how they entertain, work, and spend time together. Those priorities naturally become part of the design conversation."

In the piece, Sebring notes that kitchens consistently lead renovation plans as central gathering places, while primary bathrooms continue to receive significant investment as personal retreats. He observes that in communities such as Franklin and Brentwood, continued population growth and in-migration from higher-tax states have encouraged many homeowners to invest thoughtfully in properties they intend to enjoy for years.

"Luxury remodeling today is about creating a home that truly supports the life you're living," Sebring said in the article. Many clients who begin by considering a move, he explains, ultimately conclude that transforming an existing residence lets them preserve the neighborhoods, schools, and community connections they already value.

The Newsweek feature follows a separate Woman's World feature in which Sebring shared his perspective on the planning and communication that lead to a smooth, low-stress remodel. Both features are highlighted on the firm's Awards and Recognition page.

About Sebring Design Build: Sebring Design Build is a luxury design-build remodeling firm serving Franklin, Brentwood, Leiper's Fork, College Grove, Thompson's Station, and Williamson County, Tennessee. Led by founder Bryan Sebring, who brings more than 30 years of remodeling experience, the firm keeps design and construction under one roof and guides homeowners through kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home interior remodels with one accountable team from first conversation to completion. Sebring Design Build has earned more than 250 reviews across Google and Houzz and recognition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100, national design awards, and Best of Houzz for Design and Service.

Media Contact: Bryan Sebring, Sebring Design Build, (615) 716-2080, [email protected], sebringdesignbuild.com

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Relevant Links: Newsweek feature: https://www.newsweek.com/affluent-homeowners-are-remodeling-instead-of-moving-12308319 | Awards & Recognition: https://sebringdesignbuild.com/awards-and-recognition | Woman's World: https://www.womansworld.com/contributors/sebring-design-build-remodeling-success

SOURCE: Sebring Design Build

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