Top Patio Trends: Looking Back at 2024 and Leaping into 2025
According to the NAHB, as the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living continue to blur, patios have evolved into sophisticated
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Author: Fiona Slevin
Builder Confidence Moves Higher as Election Uncertainty is Lifted
According to the NAHB, builder sentiment improved for the third straight month and builders expect market conditions will continue to
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A New Boston Development Is Prioritizing First-Generation Home Buyers. It Could Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap.
According to Boston.com, the units in the Brookley Flats housing development in Jamaica Plain appear about as cookie-cutter as most
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Workforce Housing Directive To Bolster Economic Development and New Home Construction in Virginia
Virginia will help fund housing construction near major business developments, Gov. Glenn Younkgin announced this week. A new executive order,
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Over 200 New Homes Are Coming to 1,730-Acre Hockley, Texas Development
Builder Lennar announced the construction of more than 200 homes in The Highlands at The Grand Prairie, the newest “village”
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Here Are Three Approaches To Increase U.S. Housing Supply
To address the U.S. Housing Shortage, real estate professionals emphasize the need to increase housing supply by building homes in
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 1.4% for the week ending on Nov. 15, marking the seventh consecutive weekly increase
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FHFA to Raise the 2025 Multifamily Loan Caps for Fannie, Freddie by 4%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is increasing the multifamily loan purchase cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 2.0% for the week ending on Oct. 18 compared to the previous week. Lumber
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EEBA 2024 Building Excellence Award Winners
The 2024 Building Excellence Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in construction at the High Performance Home Builder Summit, highlighting innovation and
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The Housing Market Is Picking up in Some of the Most Expensive Regions of the U.S.
The housing market is beginning to recover, with increased listing activity and homes going under contract, particularly in high-priced areas
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Housing Market Predictions for Next Year: Prices to Rise by 4.4%
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) offers insights into projected U.S. home price changes from 2024 to 2028, as
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Climate-Driven Insurance Hikes are Making Affordable Housing Even Harder to Build
Climate change is driving up insurance costs for real estate, especially in the coastal Southeast where hurricanes are a threat.
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Construction Labor Shortage Stands in the Way of Low-Cost Housing and Good Jobs
An imminent shortage of construction workers could spell out trouble for the Los Angeles’s regional push to build new houses
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Creative Spare Room Ideas, From a Home Library to a Swanky Lounge
If a home being built has a spare room, the default can sometimes be to turn it into a guest
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Governor Hochul Announces 71,000 New Homes in New York City Will Be Built Through Policies Enacted in State’s Landmark Housing Deal
The state of New York is celebrating the creation of about 71,000 apartments in New York City, including 21,000 affordable
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Min Design Sculpts Planes and Openings Strategically for a Contemplative Home, Capturing Light
In a San Francisco-based project dubbed Capturing Light, local firm Min Design approached the minimal residence by exploring the dynamics
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Softwood Lumber Prices Slip a Little More
The latest Producer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a steady August to September pricing,
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When Will Housing Prices Drop?
Despite concerns about falling home prices, the U.S housing market appears to remain stable. In August 2024, the median home
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Over 400 New Homes Planned Across Escambia. Here’s What the County Greenlit in September
According to Pensacola News Journal, Escambia County’s Development Review Committee (DRC) approved plans for eight different subdivision projects during September
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Inflation Slows in September
According to the NAHB, inflation continued to ease in September and remained at a 3-year low as shelter costs continued
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Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH), one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the release of its
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How Innovative Smart Appliance Technology Enhances Functionality in the Home
According to the NBKA, there’s been a lot of buzz over the past several years about smart technology and how
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What Do Rate Cuts Mean for the K&B Industry?
According to the NBKA, after months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve recently announced a significant .5% rate cut – the
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Home Builders Prepared for Potential Impacts to Supplies, Prices Following Hurricane Milton
According to KGUN Tucson, as Floridians begin rebuilding after the powerful Category 3 storm that hit Wednesday night, home builders
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How Are Second-Home Markets Performing?
According to John Burns Research and Consulting, in 2024, year-to-date second-home sales showed positive momentum. The trend seems counterintuitive amid
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Market-Driven Solutions Will Bolster Nation’s Resilience, Keep Homes Affordable
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress that FEMA’s push for adopting the latest building codes would unnecessarily
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Average US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Surges to 6.32%, Adding Pressure to Buyers Facing High Home Prices
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. surged to 6.32% this week, adding pressure on home buyers
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Construction Pros Expect Interest Rate Cut to Spur New Work
Construction executives welcomed the Federal Reserve’s 0.5 percentage point rate cut announced on Wednesday, saying the move is the start
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Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Third Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting
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Top 3 New Home Trends Anticipated for 2025
With 2024 almost half done, designers are already setting their sights on an even more dynamic and innovative 2025. To
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