Existing Home Sales Rise in October
Results released from October shows an eight month high in existing home sales. This figure is supported by lower mortgage
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HomeAid OCLA invites donations for annual Holiday Meal Drive
HomeAid Orange County, Los Angeles (HomeAid OCLA), calls on the community to come together for its annual Holiday Meal Drive.
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Builder sentiment plateaus in November
In the midst of government uncertainty and tariff fueled rising construction costs, builder confidence remains at a standstill in November.
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NAR predicts the 2026 market
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) forecasts that 2026 will be the comeback year for the housing market. Lawrence Yun,
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Applications Rise
Mortgage activity rose sharply in October compared to last year as easing interest rates helped boost demand across the board.
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Designer–Builder Synergy
When people think of construction, they often picture dust, deadlines and decision fatigue. When design and construction teams collaborate early
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High Performance Mountainside Luxury
With direct views of Okemo ski mountain in Ludlow, Vt, The Mckernon Group stuns with their mountainside marvel. The in-house
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First American’s 2026 Outlook
Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American Financial Corporation gives her insight into where she sees the 2026 housing
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Wrapping Up 2025 with Ribbon Cuttings
HomeAid Houston Builder Captains & Board Members, John Devens (Camillo Companies) and Scott Black (David Weekley Homes & HAH Board
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Mortgage Rates Broadly Flat
Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that mortgage rates held steady this week, signaling a potential stabilizing trend
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The 4th tallest residential tower in the U.S. is proposed
Developer BLDG Management unveiled their plans for a residential tower in the United States in Jersey City. The design spans
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Buyers Wait For Lower Rates and Economic Clarity
The U.S. housing market has slowed as buyers hesitate amid high prices, mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Pending home sales
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New zoning changes in Berkeley
The City Council in Berkeley, Calif., approved housing zoning changes to encourage new construction. This order goes into effect on
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NLBMDA calls on USTR
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) sent an open letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade
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Empowering emerging professionals
Traditionally, aspiring leaders in the construction industry learn by apprenticing with experienced team members and watching how they think, communicate
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A homebuilder is helping to save homeowners from foreclosure
One homebuilder is stepping in to save homeowners from foreclosure this holiday season. Taylor Morrison is partnering with a Las
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The Accelerating Home Building Act is introduced in Congress
Bipartisan efforts from Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bill Accelerating
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A storied history of building better
In 1976, David Weekley, a 23-year-old new graduate of economics and geology from San Antonio’s Trinity University, decided to start
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Trends interior designers are leaving in 2025
As we look into what is forecasted to trend in 2026, it is important to notice what interior designers are
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Brookfield Residential embodies lowcountry-inspired architecture
The Towson model showcases how thoughtful regional design and modern construction practices can come together to elevate build quality and
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How to sell available homes fast
Meredith Oliver, the founder of Meredith Communications, shares a five-step plan to close before year-end. If you are staring down
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Companies announce their 2026 color of the year
The color of the year sets the tone for the upcoming year in residential design. Influential brands have announced their
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KTGY recognized at the Great American Living Awards
KTGY earned nine awards of excellence at the 2025 Great American Living Awards (GALA). GALA is presented by Northern Virginia
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Using construction site surroundings to elevate design
To builders, design is not just deciding on color palettes or fixtures, but in the details of shaping a home
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The homebuilder land inventory revolution
While most headlines point to higher mortgage rates and higher construction costs, the most significant change is happening to something
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Shrinking Home Sizes, Growing Expectations
Over the past decade, the size of new homes in the United States has shrunk, however costs continue to rise.
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Lessons from women in the building industry
NAHB showcases career paths for women in the building industry including Carrie DeWeese the 2025 Professional Women in Building (PWB)
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Four Sided Architecture
Intentional design, cohesive materials and four-sided architecture work together to make exterior design a driving factor of homebuyer satisfaction. First
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2026 Kitchen Trends Report
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS), the world’s leading trade association for the $230 billion kitchen and
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The Key Largo continues a family legacy
Along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Lifestyle Homes is building a new neighborhood in Aripeka. The community is
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Massachusetts speeds up housing development
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA) advocates to enact housing solutions into local legislation. The HBRAMA worked
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