Recalibration of the Land and Housing Market
The U.S. land and housing market is evolving through a period of recalibration, marked by slower population growth, shifting capital
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Author: Karla Valdez
5 Trends Shaping Land Use for 2026 and Beyond
Many U.S. communities are grappling with outdated zoning and permitting rules that limit housing supply. To address this, local governments
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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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California’s 2026 Housing Laws: What You Need to Know
California’s 2025 legislative session brought sweeping housing reforms aimed at accelerating development and reducing barriers to construction. Key measures include
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The top construction technology news of 2025
As 2025 wraps up, technology continues to reshape the construction industry, with innovations ranging from 3D printing and mass timber
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Mortgage Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows
Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates in mid-December 2025 remain near their lowest levels of the year, offering modest relief
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The recipe for a stronger housing market in 2026
Housing affordability is expected to improve gradually as builders adopt more buyer-friendly strategies. Incentives such as mortgage rate buydowns, flexible
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The Housing Market’s Holiday Gift: A Loosening Lock-In Effect
The housing market is showing early signs of life after a prolonged slowdown, with existing-home sales posting modest gains and
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Top and Bottom 10 Markets for House Price Appreciation
Since early 2020, U.S. home prices have risen sharply, up nearly 55% nationwide through the third quarter of 2025, though
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Mortgage applications slip even as rates ease
Mortgage applications dipped again in late November, highlighting how tentative demand remains even as borrowing costs ease. The MBA’s Market
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No Risk-Free Path, Fed Eases Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve delivered its third and final rate cut of 2025, lowering the federal funds target range by 25
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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter percentage point
The U.S. Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, lowering the federal
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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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6 ways to use the 2026 Housing Forecast in your marketing
The 2026 Realtor.com Housing Forecast points to a more stable and predictable housing market, with mortgage rates expected to hover
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U.S. home price insights — December 2025
National home price growth slowed noticeably throughout 2025, moving from a 3.4% annual increase in January to just 1.1% by
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Redfin’s 2026 Housing Predictions
The U.S. housing market is expected to begin a gradual, multi-year recovery in 2026 as homebuying becomes slightly more attainable.
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Why some are choosing fire-resistant materials
Rebuilding efforts after the Palisades and Eaton fires are prompting some homeowners to move away from traditional wood framing and
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What to know about impact-rated doors in tornado-prone areas
Demand for impact-rated doors is rising quickly in storm-prone regions, and today’s homeowners expect products that deliver safety without sacrificing
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Redfin reports it’s the strongest buyer’s market in over a decade
The U.S. housing market has reached a historic imbalance, with the number of buyers dropping to the second-lowest level ever
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Inside a New Hampshire lake house with Newfound Lake views
Timber Point, designed by TMS Architects & Interiors, is a 7,800-square-foot timber frame home set on a scenic peninsula in
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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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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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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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Congress Approves Short-Term Funding Deal for Government and Flood Program
On Nov. 12, Congress passed and President Trump signed a short-term continuing resolution to end the longest government shutdown in
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Modern Architectural Trends 2025
Architectural design in 2025 is being propelled by three overarching forces: sustainability, technological integration and human‑centric environments. The article highlights
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Housing supplier adapts to market shifts
Trex Co., a leading manufacturer of composite decking and outdoor living products, reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results and lowered its outlook
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Third Quarter
Confidence in the multifamily housing market showed modest improvement in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Association
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Mortgage Rates Reach Lowest Average in Over a Year
Mortgage rates in October dropped to their lowest levels in over a year, offering some relief to the housing market.
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The Fed Cuts amid Partly Cloudy Conditions
The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) approved another 25-basis-point cut to the federal funds rate, lowering it to
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Vernacular Architecture Simplifies Sustainability
Since the invention and widespread use of air conditioning, sustainability has been treated as a list of add-ons: insulation, dual
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