Understanding trends to make smart land, product and capital decisions
For builders, developers and rental operators, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by demographic crosscurrents. Some forces
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In this issue
Focusing on Value Driven Design
If there’s one thing that’s become clear over the past year, it’s that buyers are getting a lot more intentional
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Home is the Next Health Platform
For decades, the wellness industry has asked us to look inward. Track steps, log meals and monitor sleep. But the
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Intentional Elevations to Support Health and Wellness
Highland Homes blends lifestyle and architectural charm in the Jubilee community Highland Homes describes their design philosophy as centering on
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B&D Interview: Sherri Drew, National Vice President of Design Studios at Tri Pointe Homes®
In the details with the NAHB Nationals Gold-winning Design Studio Builder and Developer: As National Vice President of Design Studios
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Luxury Living in the Sunshine State
David Weekley Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder, a responsibility upheld through their people-first culture, thoughtful design and quality
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Housing Headwinds are Fading
At last, there’s some good news for builders! The mortgage-rate lock-in effect, which has recently represented one of the biggest
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B&D Interview: Greg Shaia Brookfield Residential President of U.S. Housing
Greg Shaia, Brookfield Residential President of U.S. Housing discusses what is moving the U.S. housing market Builder and Developer: As
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Tailoring to the Modern Buyer
The latest project from Thomas James Homes (TJH) delivers the rustic feel and design of a farmstyle home with a
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The False Inventory Crisis
Land acquisition directors today review hundreds of sites just to find one they can build on. That’s not pickiness, it’s
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Engaging Execution Quality and Operational Resilience
Brookfield Residential celebrates its 70th year in the industry this year. They reflect that the most important history is not
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February Pub Notes
Hello Readers in print and online, As we begin our 36th year serving U.S. home building, the industry continues to
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NKBA 2026 Bath Trends
Once a purely functional space, bathrooms have entered a period of transformation, evolving into personal sanctuaries. The National Kitchen and
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Title 24: What builders need to know
California’s 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) are officially adopted and apply to permits submitted on or
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A Holistic Approach to Building
Over the past 20 years, True Homes has grown to be a driving force in the Carolinas’ housing market. In
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2026 Housing Playbook for Builders & Developers
After a challenging 2025, the housing market is heading into 2026 with expectations of a moderate year. The real upside
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Where Sustainable Luxury Meets California Cool
The Cardiff House is located in the beach community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif., a coastal gem nestled between Solana Beach and
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2026 Outlook: Finding a Steady Ground
The housing market enters 2026 still shaped by crosscurrents, range-bound mortgage rates, uneven demand and patchy increases in resale inventory.
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Looking at the past to shape the future
Two Step Farm pioneers a new focus in master-planned communities Two Step Farm in Montgomery, Texas, developed by the Oxland
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2026 Housing Market Outlook
The upcoming year brings continued progress toward normalization while building resilience The U.S. housing market is expected to shift toward
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The B&D Interview: Buddy Hughes
Buddy Hughes, 2025 Chairman of the Board for National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reflects on a pivotal year marked
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Trumark Homes brings Heritage and Modern Living in Dublin
After long anticipation, Trumark Homes opened its master-planned community of Francis Ranch in Dublin, California this summer. Trumark Homes is
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A Semicentennial Celebration
Homes by Dickerson spent the past 50 years redefining what it means to build a custom home in the Carolinas.
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ASID 2025 Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year of progress, creativity and connection in the design
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Recalibration of the Land and Housing Market
The U.S. land and housing market is evolving through a period of recalibration, marked by slower population growth, shifting capital
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A Marvelous Milestone Home
Homes by Dickerson spent the past 50 years redefining what it means to build a custom home in the Carolinas.
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The Architect’s Role in Policy and Practice
The American dream of homeownership feels increasingly distant for many. With the median age of a first-time homebuyer now at
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A Look Back at a Challenging Year
As we look back at 2025, we can probably all agree that things have been shaken up in Washington D.C.
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The B&D Interview: Douglas C. Yearley, Jr., Chairman & CEO of Toll Brothers
B&D’s Builder of the Year, Toll Brothers reflects on their legacy of excellence Builder and Developer: How do you define
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The Unwavering Success of America’s Luxury Homebuilder
Toll Brothers recognizes the dominant role they play in the homebuilding industry is not by mistake, but built on nearly
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The Chamonix brings Scandinavian style to Eagle Mountain
With a blend of Scandinavian and modern farmhouse aesthetics, The Chamonix by Candlelight Homes is located in one of Utah’s
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