Join NKBA and KBIS at High Point Market for a Special Kitchen and Bath Design Panel
At the upcoming High Point Market, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
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Sustainable Standouts at KBIS 2025
At KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, sustainability emerged as a central theme, with manufacturers showcasing innovative, eco-friendly products that blend
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Consumer Confidence Wavers Amid Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is prompting many prospective homebuyers to delay their purchasing plans, according to a recent analysis by John Burns
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Ford Pro Joins NAHB Member Savings Program
Ford Pro has joined the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Member Savings Program, offering exclusive discounts to NAHB members.
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U.S. Home Price Insights – April 2025
In April 2025, the U.S. housing market displayed signs of resilience, with national home prices reaching a new peak. The
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How Gen Z Will Write New Rules for Homebuying
As Gen Z begins to enter the housing market in greater numbers, their approach is poised to reshape traditional homebuying
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Decline in Mortgage Rates Helps to Increase New Home Sales in March
In March 2025, U.S. new home sales experienced a notable boost, rising 7.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
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D.R. Horton Cuts 2025 Revenue Forecast Amid Weak Housing Demand
D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder, has lowered its full-year revenue forecast for 2025, now expecting between $36.7 billion and
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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Despite recent fluctuations, the mortgage market continues to show resilience. As of the week ending April 11, 2025, purchase applications
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Permits Pullback in February 2025
Despite an overall dip in housing permits, several regions and states have shown encouraging signs in early 2025. Notably, the
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Despite Exemptions and Delays, Tariffs are Already Affecting Builders
Despite recent exemptions and temporary delays in U.S. tariff policy, home builders are already experiencing the impact of these measures.
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Builder Confidence Levels Indicate Slow Start for Spring Housing Season
Despite ongoing challenges, builder confidence in the U.S. housing market showed a modest uptick in April 2025. The National Association
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Later-Life Milestones Reshape Homeownership in the U.S.
A recent analysis by John Burns Research & Consulting highlights how evolving life choices are reshaping the U.S. housing landscape.
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Where Do Builders and Remodelers Buy Building Products?
A recent NAHB analysis highlights the pivotal role of specialty retailers, lumber yards, and wholesale distributors in supplying building materials
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D.R. Horton Stock Rises After Earnings Miss and Cut to Full-Year Guidance
D.R. Horton remains a dominant force in the homebuilding industry, showing strategic agility and long-term vision despite temporary headwinds. In
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NAHB Lauds the Nomination of Bill Pulte to Lead the FHFA
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued
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When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? A look at 2025.
Since late 2022, mortgage rates have jumped to between 6% and 7%. Rates started to drop in the summer of
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Taylor Morrison Unveils Top 10 Design Trends for 2025
From rich, bold color schemes to functional spaces, timeless style, and more inclusive design, consumers are embracing a range of
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New Construction Picks Up in November as Builders Pull More Permits
According to U.S. News, builders took out more building permits for future construction in November while starting on slightly fewer
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price decreased 2.0% for the week ending on Dec. 13. Despite the decline, lumber prices are
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Fannie Mae Shares Five Housing Market Predictions for 2025
The US housing market is expected to remain under pressure in 2025 as affordability challenges and the “lock-in effect” continue
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Tri Pointe Homes: Founded With a Vision to Redefine the Homebuilding Industry
Tri Pointe Homes was founded in 2009 with a vision to redefine the homebuilding industry through innovative design, an elevated
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New Home Construction Flat in October as Builder Confidence Improves
According to U.S. News, the pace of new housing was mixed in October as the effects of Hurricane Milton weighed
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City Council Approves Development Bringing 3,500 Homes to Southwest Boise
According to KTVB, the southwest Boise development will bring more than 3,500 homes to the area with 94,000 square feet
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Fannie and Freddie Will Back Homes Costing Nearly $1 Million as Prices Surge
According to USA Today, the federal government’s support for homeownership is about to expand as home prices continue to surge
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Westlake Florida Reaches New Home-Building Milestone
According to the Town Crier, the building boom taking place in Florida’s fastest-growing city has hit a new milestone. The
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Small Gain for Multifamily Built-for-Sale Construction
According to the NAHB, the count of multifamily for-rent housing starts declined during the third quarter of 2024. For the
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U.S. Housing Market Gains Momentum: Pending Sales Rise for Third Month Straight
The U.S. housing market is rebounding, with pending home sales rising 2.0% in October, marking three consecutive months of growth.
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Top Patio Trends: Looking Back at 2024 and Leaping into 2025
According to the NAHB, as the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living continue to blur, patios have evolved into sophisticated
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Builder Confidence Moves Higher as Election Uncertainty is Lifted
According to the NAHB, builder sentiment improved for the third straight month and builders expect market conditions will continue to
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A New Boston Development Is Prioritizing First-Generation Home Buyers. It Could Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap.
According to Boston.com, the units in the Brookley Flats housing development in Jamaica Plain appear about as cookie-cutter as most
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