Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs
Amid ongoing tariffs and economic uncertainty, Chris Evans of Timberlab sees familiar challenges in the construction supply chain. In response
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Author: Karla Valdez
Mortgage Applications Dip in May amid Refinance Slowdown
Mortgage applications dropped by 5.5% in May, mainly due to a sharp decline in refinancing activity, according to the Mortgage
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Single-Family Home prices had positive price gains
In the first quarter of 2025, U.S. home prices continued to rise, with the national median reaching $402,300—a 3.4% increase
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Redfin says housing market bubble could deflate this year
In recent years, homebuyers have struggled with a challenging housing market marked by high prices and elevated mortgage rates, causing
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Housing Restrictions Hit Harder than Tariffs
The free market has played a major role in reducing global poverty and increasing wealth, largely through mechanisms like free
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What does the modern 55+ consumer want, and how can developers align accordingly?
The 55+ population is expected to grow significantly by 2033, creating a major opportunity for master-planned communities to target this
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Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty
In April 2025, U.S. existing home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.0 million units, marking the
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Weyerhaeuser Expands Timberlands With $375M Deal
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) is investing $375 million to acquire 117,000 acres of high-quality timberlands in North Carolina and Virginia
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Single-family home size trending higher
In early 2025, the median size of new single-family homes increased to 2,190 square feet, reflecting a rebound from the
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Opportunities and challenges for building homes on federal lands
The Trump administration has initiated efforts to address the housing affordability crisis by proposing the development of underutilized federal lands
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Latest edition of NAHB social media guide helps businesses grow
Carol Morgan’s “Social Media Marketing for Your Business, Second Edition,” published by BuilderBooks, offers a strategic guide for businesses aiming
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Flat growth for single-family built-for-rent
Single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) construction remained flat year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, with approximately 19,000 starts, mirroring the same
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Soft spring selling season takes a toll on builder confidence
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes declined sharply in May, with the National Association of Home
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New Home Co. to Acquire Landsea Homes Corporation
New Home Co. has agreed to acquire Landsea Homes Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.2 billion, or $11.30
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