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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Pending home sales report increase
According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), pending home sales increased by 1.5% in March, with the largest gains
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As mortgage rates decrease, homebuyers jump in
Just in time for spring buying season, mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners
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AIA/Deltek ABI signals market stabilization
Architecture firm billings held steady in March 2026, indicating market stability. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting
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Toll Brothers acquires luxury homebuilder Buffington Homes
Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading luxury homebuilder, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the
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John Burns releases first quarter recap
On April 17, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) released its recap of the first quarter, from housing bills
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Cotality reports national home price insights
Heading into the spring homebuying season, annual price appreciation slowed to a marginal 0.5% in February 2026. This signals that
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NAHB releases population growth and housing supply data
According to the latest Vintage 2025 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population growth slowed notably, with
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Hörmann introduces SmartBuild
Hörmann is introducing SmartBuild™, a new builder-focused offering designed to deliver the value, consistency and performance today’s construction projects require.
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Trumark Homes purchases nearly 200 sites in Oxnard
Trumark Homes announced that it purchased 183 single-family homesites at Mandalay Bay, a master-planned community adjacent to Mandalay State Beach
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Colorado’s housing market finds balance in first quarter
According to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS, housing markets across Denver, as well
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Spring demand improves affordability and boosts house price growth
On April 16, 2026, First American Data & Analytics, a leading national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation
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Last call for women in homebuilding leadership nominations
This May, Builder and Developer will mark our fourth year of recognizing women in home building leadership. These are the executives,
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NAR releases new homebuyer market data
According to newly released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), adults ages 61 to 79, otherwise known as
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More interest in construction trades among young adults
A new survey from the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reported a positive attitude amongst young adults, ages 18 to
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New economic report proposes housing shortage solution
The annual Economic Report of the President was released on April 10, 2026 and estimated that the United States has
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FBI Cybercrime Report shows need for more real estate protection
According to the FBI 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, last year recorded more than $20.8 billion in cybercrime losses.
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Housing Affordability Reaches Best Level Since January 2022
Housing affordability began the year on its strongest footing since August 2022. In January 2026, the First American Data &
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KTGY names new CEO as Tricia Esser announces retirement
KTGY, an award-winning national design firm, announced William Bate as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. Bate will succeed longtime
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Idaho Legislature Passes New Interior Design Legislation
On March 30, 2026, House Bill 790 (HB 790) was passed by the Idaho Legislature and signed into law by
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Freddie Mac announces 30-year FRM edges up
On April 2, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate
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An Overview of the Homeowner Market
A Redfin analysis of U.S. Census data from 2024, the most recent year for which data is available, broke down
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Construction Leads Job Growth in March
In March, the U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate
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Our Next Hybrid Net-Zero Demonstration Home Begins
Integrating high-performance building materials with luxury and sustainability Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a modern agrarian design, this multi-certified, 4,500-square-foot
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Single Women Outnumber Single Men in Homeownership
According to new research from the National Association of Realtors, over 20 million single women own homes, significantly outnumbering the
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Consumer Confidence Climbs in March
Consumer confidence in March rose to a three-month high as consumers’ improved view of current business and labor market conditions
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2025 Forecast vs. Actual Housing Market Report Card
On March 27, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting announced its 2025 forecast report card, comparing its original thesis to
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Custom interiors are key for timeless design
Custom interiors are at the heart of achieving a timeless design inside a project. Rather than chasing trends, clients are
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Cotality reports softer home price growth
According to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, the leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices, the beginning
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Builders respond to market with innovative design
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors’ data, newly built homes are typically priced at
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Outdated home exteriors that are making a comeback
When it comes to design, certain trends that were popular in the past often make a comeback. The same can
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