New builder relationship between St. Joe Company and PulteGroup
On March 5, 2025, the St. Joe Company announced a new builder relationship and execution of a contract for homesites
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Congress advances legislation to lower housing prices
On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Congress advanced legislation to encourage more affordable housing. The bill, which has drawn broad
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Vintage design trends making a comeback in 2026
While design trends come and go, vintage decor, affectionately known as “grandma decor,” is making a comeback in 2026. Skirted
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Most homebuying Americans are not discouraged by Iran conflict
In a recent survey from Redfin, 56% of respondents indicated the Iran war has no impact on their plans to
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Alpine architecture blended with modernism
Loudermilk Homes is one of the leading custom luxury design and build firms across Georgia and North Carolina, a testament
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JBREC reports investors remain set on U.S. housing
Rick Palacios, Jr., John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) Director of Research and Managing Principal attended SFVegas 2026 and gave
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Builders identify forces shaping housing demand, industry health
A recent NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI survey showed that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to
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Kitchen layout designs balance efficiency and style
Kitchen designs are evolving to balance more than just style; efficiency is becoming the top priority. There is no need
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Luxury Housing Market spikes in West Palm Beach
Luxury pending home sales rose 30% year over year in West Palm Beach, Fla. in January; the biggest increase among
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Mortgage Rates Dipped Below 6% in February
Mortgage rates continued to decline in February, dipping below 6% in the last week of the month, according to Freddie Mac.
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Builder Survey Reveals Top Architectural Styles
The 2025 Annual Builder Practices Survey (ABPS) from Home Innovation Research Labs revealed an accelerated turn toward architectural modernization in
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NAHB Invests $190,000 to Advance Local Pro-Housing Policies
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) State and Local Government Affairs Committee approved $190,000 in financial assistance to 11
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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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City of Portland reports positive start to new housing incentive
The city of Portland, Ore. implemented a financial incentive in summer 2025 for builders to reach the goal of 5,000
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Research shows architects seek building innovation influence
On Feb. 25, 2026, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, published the latest Architect’s
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Mortgage rates drop below 6%
On Feb. 26, mortgage rates reported below 6%, the lowest rate since 2022. According to Freddie Mac’s results of their
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Designers prioritize flow in living room layout
Interior designers craft living rooms to be designed to optimize flow, accented with balanced furniture for connection. “Flow isn’t just
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Average age of first-time homebuyer drops to 35
The typical first-time homebuyer was 35 years old in 2025, down from 36 the year before and down from a
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Housing affordability improved in all 50 states
First American reported that housing affordability at the end of 2025 is the strongest in three years. The First American
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Young adult headship rates decline
According to NAHB’s analysis of the American Community Survey data, reversing the post-pandemic rebound, the headship rates among young adults,
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Supreme Court decision may improve price of building materials
On Feb. 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the President’s attempts to use emergency powers under the International Emergency
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Bestbath Introduces Crestline by Bestbath: Luxury Wall Panels Built for Fast, Clean Remodels
Bestbath, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance bathing solutions, today announces the launch of Crestline by Bestbath, a new line of
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Affordability challenges impact housing trends
Housing affordability has been declining in recent years, with deterioration in price-to-income ratio being a key factor. Home prices have
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NAHB elects 2026 leadership
Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four members and senior officers to leadership positions within the
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December 2025 New Residential Construction Overview
On Feb. 18, 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau released the monthly new residential construction overview for December 2025. Single-family home
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New-construction home sales growth in 2025
Homebuilders are playing a critical role in closing the gap in the U.S. housing supply shortage. A recent analysis from
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TOTO Unveils the “Aurora Moment” at KBIS 2026
Introducing a New Era of Bathroom Design, Performance and Experience TOTO, the world’s leading plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.8
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2026 Housing Outlook
The housing market will continue to face several headwinds in 2026, including economic policy uncertainty, a softening labor market and
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Pfister Faucets Wins Best of KBIS 2026 Award for Style Statement: Bath – Silver
Pfister Faucets has been named a winner of the Best of KBIS 2026 Award for Style Statement: Bath – Silver for its Ametrine
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Mortgage rates decline
On Feb. 12, 2026, Freddie Mac (FMCC) announced that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.09%, down from the week
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Associated Materials Innovations Unveils Black Exterior Laminate for Vinyl Windows
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) announced the launch of its Black Exterior Laminate option across many of its vinyl window offerings. The new finish
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