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Southern California Housing Market Forecast
According to the California Association of REALTORS, March 2026 showed fluctuating patterns for existing, single-family homes across the state. Across
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Toll Brothers announces new President and Chief Operating Officer
Toll Brothers, the nation’s largest luxury homebuilder, announced on May 13, 2026, Seth J. Ring will succeed Robert Parahus as
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Residential construction material prices are up
According to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI), input prices for residential construction rose in April. Various factors are
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Design choices that inspire tranquility
Homeowners are seeking spaces that inspire tranquility and prioritize wellness. Design trends are shifting towards interiors that are softer and
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Pending home sales climb to the highest level since 2023
In April, pending home sales hit the highest level since February 2023, rising 2% from the month before. This is
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Housing market power begins to shift
For months, the balance of power in the U.S. housing market has been shifting. Now, the negotiating power that was
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Senate confirms new Federal Reserve chair
On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. The 54-45
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Mortgage rates average 6.37%
On May 7, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
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From Humble Beginnings to Luxury Estates
As one of the most respected builders in the Washington metropolitan area, northern Virginia-based TriCrest Homes is known for innovative
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BIS is back in the desert
Join the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the Building Industry Show (BIS)! With a rich history of advocating for
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New York’s housing plan delivers record-breaking progress
On May 5, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced record-breaking progress toward the state’s five-year housing goal, with more
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Home sales see an increase over two consecutive months
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased this year for two consecutive months, in February and March, just in time
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Builders’ incentives prove successful, new home sales rise
New U.S. home sales increased in March after a slow start to the year. A main reason for the boost
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Incentives are driving potential buyers
Two of the country’s largest homebuilders, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup are investing in incentives for buyers. Mortgage rate buydowns, covering
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Cotality releases May 2026 home price insights
Cotality released its May 2026 U.S. home price insights report on May 5, 2026. Despite year-over-year price growth continuing to
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Freddie Mac releases April fixed-mortgage rates
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate (FRM) averaged 6.34% in April, 16 basis points (bps) higher than
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Lennar introduces new luxury community Vinova
Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, introduces the grand opening of its new luxury master-planned community, Vinova. Homes in
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Gold Nugget Award entries close in less than a month
The Gold Nugget Awards is the oldest and most prestigious residential design awards in the nation, recognizing those who improve
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Rise in new home sales sparks life in housing market
According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, sales
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Montana leads the nation in increasing housing supply
On April 29, 2026, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced that a new report from the National Association of Home Builders
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Fed changes leadership
The April meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) marked the end of Jerome Powell’s role as Chair of
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Pending home sales pick up in March
Pending home sales picked up 1.5% in March 2026 despite mortgage rates varying throughout the month, suggesting that rising borrowing
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Thomas James Homes Appoints New CEO
Announced this week, Thomas James Homes (TJH), the nation’s largest single-lot homebuilder, appointed Steve Schlageter to Chief Executive Officer. Schlageter
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Single-family housing starts surge in March
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased to a 13-month high in March. According to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, single-family housing starts,
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Mortgage rates average 6.30%
On April 30, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
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Homebuying demand rises as mortgage rates decrease
U.S. pending home sales rose 2.7% year-over-year in April 2026, the biggest increase in six weeks, while mortgage-purchase applications have
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Homebuilding shows signs of stabilization
Housing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity
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Honoring Women in Homebuilding Leadership in the July Issue
Our call for nominations for Women in Homebuilding Leadership was so successful, it was almost too hard to choose! So
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Rhode Island homebuilding gains momentum
Rhode Island’s commitment to building new homes has gained traction over the last year. According to the latest integrated housing report
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