DOE Proposes New Standards for Residential Appliances
New efficiency standards for washers and refrigerators have been proposed to lower household energy costs and significantly reduce pollution. According
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Landsea Homes Closes on 65 Homesites and Breaks Ground on 681 New Homes
–Company Closes and Breaks Ground on Solvida in Estrella, Which Will Offer 65 New High Performance Homes at Attainable Price
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KTGY Wins 9 Prestigious Design Awards & National Recognition at 2023 NAHB Awards Shows
KTGY, a leading full-service architecture, branding, interior and planning firm focused on residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developments, announced today
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OMB Proposes New Standards on American-Made Building Materials
New standards to determine if construction materials for federally funded infrastructure projects are made in the United States have been
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U.S. Expected To Avoid a Repeat of 2008 Financial Crisis: Fannie Mae
Though home prices are predicted to drop 6% in the next two years, according to Fannie Mae. Also reported was
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Mortgage Activity Increases after Dip in Rates
Mortgage activity increased to 7.4% and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.18%. According to Eye on Housing, the Market
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Affordability Turning Point Lies Ahead
With the recent drop in mortgage rates, it seems as though affordability conditions have reached their lowest point. According to
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Black Knight: 57% of Recent Borrowers Used Rate Buydowns
According to PR Newswire, “based on our Optimal Blue rate lock data, we can see definite signs of a January uptick
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Mortgage Rates Keep Dropping, Making Housing Affordable for Millions More
Falling mortgage rates mean for a busy spring homebuying season. According to Fox Business, the average rate for a 30-year
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NAHB Recognizes Top Industry Achievements at The Nationals Awards Gala
Pride was running high during day two of the International Builder’s Show as sales and marketing professionals celebrated big wins
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Top Features and Design Trends for 2023 Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles
Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. Following a brief uptick in
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IBS 2023 Does Not Disappoint
By Christine Rombouts, Senior Contributing Editor, Builder & Developer Heading back to Las Vegas in 2023, educational panels at the
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HUD Unveils New Report to Overcome Barriers to Offsite Construction
Offsite construction has the potential to deliver more affordable housing; the report was done in partnership with the National Institute
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A Housing Downturn in 2023 Followed by a Recovery in 2024
Though the housing recession will trickle into 2023, the second half of 2023 may lead to a turning point for
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New Products Wow the IBS and KBIS Show Floors
By Christine Rombouts, Senior Contributing Editor, Builder & Developer The 2023 National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders’ Show
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Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly in December as Consumer Sentiment Improves
Pending home sales rose 2.5% in December, defying expectations of a drop as mortgage rates eased somewhat. The University of
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U.S. Pending Home Sales Post First Gain in Seven Months in December
Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes increased for the first time in seven months in December as mortgage rates
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Ticked Down in Late January
Mortgage rates continue to tick down and, as a result, home purchase demand is thawing from the months-long freeze that
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2023 Outlook for Affordable Housing
How state governments are supporting the development of affordable housing By Diane De Felice Finding a solution for a shortage
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Tri Pointe Homes’ New West Austin Metro Community To Include Designs By Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk
Inspired by the Texas Hill Country landscape, new model home at Heritage blends classic vintage charm with contemporary living AUSTIN
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International Builders Show Exhibitors
The International Builders Show (IBS) is less than a week away! It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention
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The Courtyards at Waterstone by Landsea Homes Grand Opens With New Homes Now Selling
New High Performance Homes in desirable Southeast Palm Bay location offer quick, easy access to major transportation corridors Landsea Homes
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Trumark Homes Sells Out First Two Phases at Dahlia in Rancho Mission Viejo
More than 400 people tour model homes during Grand Opening with brisk initial sales New community features 73 two-story single-family
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Mortgage Applications Continue To Improve Ahead of Spring Homebuying Season
Mortgage rates have declined for the third consecutive week, leading mortgage applications to rise. According to Mortgage Professional America, “mortgage
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U.S. Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Recovery as Demand Rises
In the first time in more than a year, pending home sales have increased. According to Fox Business, pending home sales
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FHFA Announces Enhancements to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Radon Standards for Multifamily Properties
Enhancements to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) multifamily radon standards have been announced. According to the Federal Housing
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HUD Announced New Proposed “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” Rule
The rule expands on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) previous policy by implementing opportunities for accountability
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Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Lowest Since September
It was reported for the week ending on Jan. 20, 2023 that the average U.S. long-term 30-year mortgage rate had
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Landsea Homes Breaks Ground on 247 Homes in Buckeye, Arizona
Bentridge will Consist of 247 Homes in Buckeye, Arizona High Performance Homes at Attainable Price Points Coming Soon Landsea Homes
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Tri Pointe Homes Starts Construction on 66 New Homes In Northwest Austin Metro Planned Community
The homebuilder will debut its Arbor Collection in a new section at Bryson Tri Pointe Homes announced that construction is
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U.S. Mortgage Interest Rates Fall To Lowest Levels Since September
The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.23%, the week ending in Jan. 13. According to
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