New Homes Include 'Package Areas' for Online Shopping Deliveries.

Some builders are adding "package areas" to new construction homes to keep online deliveries safe from rain, snow, and porch pirates. The package area is a small foyer with two doors, one of which locks securely from the inside. TikTokers had mixed reactions to the delivery area, with some calling it a problem and others loving the idea. The trend appears to be holding strong as U.S. ecommerce sales reached an all-time high in 2022, bringing in just over $1.03 trillion.