Construction Marketing Trends to Watch in 2026
In 2026, construction marketing is increasingly driven by video, with companies moving beyond generic messaging to create content tailored to
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Newsletter
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Homeownership rate inches up
According to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) of Q3 2025, the latest homeownership rate rose up to 65.3%. However
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Starter-home sales rise
In October, starter-home sales posted a significant 4.9% year over year increase. This is the 14th consecutive month of increase,
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Meet AIA ‘s 2026 President Illya Azaroff, FAIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated their 102nd President, Illya Azaroff, FAIA. Azaroff is an architect, geographer with over
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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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AIA opposes delisting architecture as professional degree
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a statement strongly opposing a proposal or policy which would not recognize architects
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Location Drives Home Values
While many factors contribute to home values, lot size and square footage, green qualities or the amount of bedrooms but
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Modern Design for Today’s Urban Buyer
Strategic planning for vertical living on narrow lots In today’s housing market, the most valuable square footage is not always
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The Outlook for Mortgage Finance
Rising debt levels and recent tax policy changes are shaping the U.S. economic outlook in the post-pandemic era. Around the
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Redfin Reports: Starter Home Sales Increase in June
Starter home sales are at the highest level since June 2023, a glimmer in the otherwise soft market. The increase
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ASID’s Class of 2025 Ones to Watch: Emerging Interior Design Leaders
The American Society of Interior Designers presented their distinction of design leaders whose careers exemplify excellence, influence and the future
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Diving Into Pool Projects: When to Subcontract Versus Build In-House
Landscape companies face a key decision when adding pools to their services: subcontract the work or bring it in-house. Subcontracting
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Statement from NLC President on Flash Flooding in Texas
President of the National League of Cities Mayor Steve Patterson expressed deep sorrow over the tragic flash flooding on the
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Cotality: Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Steady Across the U.S.
Despite continued economic uncertainties, the U.S. housing market is showing signs of stability when it comes to mortgage performance. According
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How Housing Professionals Can Navigate the Current Sales Market
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is offering strategies to help housing professionals navigate the current sales market, which
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Affordability Improves Amid Year-Long Slide in National House Price Appreciation
In February 2025, U.S. housing affordability improved modestly, driven by a slowdown in national house price appreciation and positive income
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Prices for New Homes Continue to Drop as Existing Rises
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. housing market witnessed a narrowing gap between new and existing home prices.
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