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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Author: Karla Valdez
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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Monthly Housing Payment Posts Biggest Decline in Nearly a Year
The U.S. housing market is showing early signs of movement as falling mortgage rates encourage some hesitant buyers to return,
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3 things that may become cheaper now that the Fed cut rates
The Federal Reserve announced its second consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis
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Most potential homebuyers expect mortgage rates to drop
Many prospective homebuyers are holding off on purchasing because they expect mortgage rates to drop further, despite rates already being
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Starter homes are scarce but homebuyers can improve their odds
Many first-time buyers are struggling to find affordable “starter homes,” as smaller, lower-priced houses are increasingly scarce in cities like
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Homebuyers are scoring the biggest autumn discounts since 2019
The U.S. housing market showed signs of sluggishness this autumn, as the typical home sold for 1.4% below its final
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United Homes Group board members resign amid leadership dispute
United Homes Group (UHG), a Columbia, S.C.–based homebuilder, is undergoing major leadership changes as six directors announced plans to resign
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Residential Conversions Surge to Record Levels in New York City
New York City is seeing an unprecedented surge in office-to-residential conversions, marking the most active period since 2008, according to
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HomeAid NCR Builds Hope with Second Story
Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country to acknowledge survivors of domestic violence and advocate for putting an
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Housing Market Recovery on Road Back to Normal
After years of stagnation in the housing market, modest improvements in affordability and lower mortgage rates are starting to bring
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Fannie Mae: September 2025 National Housing Survey Results
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) condenses key insights from its National Housing Survey® (NHS) into a single measure
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Amid Market Challenges, Builder Expectations Rise in October
Builder confidence showed a notable rebound in October, signaling cautious optimism for the housing market heading into 2026. According to
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Affordability Improves, Offering Hope for the Housing Market
Housing affordability improved by 2.3 percent year over year in July 2025, marking the fifth straight month of annual gains.
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U.S. home price insights — October 2025
The U.S. housing market remains in a gradual rebalancing phase, with home sales activity hovering near multi-decade lows due to
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More Home Sellers Test the Market, But Buyers Aren’t Budging
Pending home sales are slipping as cautious buyers hold out for deeper mortgage rate cuts or greater economic stability. Even
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The future of factory-built housing
Factory-built housing is emerging as a key solution to the nation’s housing affordability crisis. As mortgage rates and home prices
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Refinancing Activity Surges in September
Refinancing activity surged in September as mortgage rates dipped below 6.5% for the first time since October 2024, sparking the
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U.S. Luxury Home Sales Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Decade
The U.S. luxury housing market reached a median sale price of $1.25 million in August 2025, up 3.9% year over
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Builders Navigate New Opportunities Amid Changing Market
When the late Steven Covey said, “If there’s one thing that’s certain in business, it’s uncertainty,” he could have very
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AI Interior Design Market Projected to Hit Billions by 2032
The global AI interior design market, valued at USD 1.47 billion in 2024, is projected to reach nearly USD 7
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10 homes on the AIA Austin tour make bold design look natural
The 39th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour returns this fall, offering the public a rare chance to explore some of
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Expert Panel Anticipates Home Price Growth Will Moderate
U.S. home price growth, which rose 5.3% in 2024, is expected to slow significantly in the coming years, according to
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