JBREC reports investors remain set on U.S. housing
Rick Palacios, Jr., John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) Director of Research and Managing Principal attended SFVegas 2026 and gave
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ABC Green Home 5.0 TerraVerde Gains Momentum with Legacy Partners LP Building Solutions and Reliable Lumber
Two-year architect-led demonstration home highlights resilient construction, advanced building systems and reaches more than 300,000 building professionals monthly A new
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City of Portland reports positive start to new housing incentive
The city of Portland, Ore. implemented a financial incentive in summer 2025 for builders to reach the goal of 5,000
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Intentional Elevations to Support Health and Wellness
Highland Homes blends lifestyle and architectural charm in the Jubilee community Highland Homes describes their design philosophy as centering on
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B&D Interview: Sherri Drew, National Vice President of Design Studios at Tri Pointe Homes®
In the details with the NAHB Nationals Gold-winning Design Studio Builder and Developer: As National Vice President of Design Studios
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Mortgage rates drop below 6%
On Feb. 26, mortgage rates reported below 6%, the lowest rate since 2022. According to Freddie Mac’s results of their
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Housing affordability improved in all 50 states
First American reported that housing affordability at the end of 2025 is the strongest in three years. The First American
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Supreme Court decision may improve price of building materials
On Feb. 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the President’s attempts to use emergency powers under the International Emergency
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Bestbath Introduces Crestline by Bestbath: Luxury Wall Panels Built for Fast, Clean Remodels
Bestbath, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance bathing solutions, today announces the launch of Crestline by Bestbath, a new line of
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Luxury Living in the Sunshine State
David Weekley Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder, a responsibility upheld through their people-first culture, thoughtful design and quality
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Housing Headwinds are Fading
At last, there’s some good news for builders! The mortgage-rate lock-in effect, which has recently represented one of the biggest
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NAHB elects 2026 leadership
Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four members and senior officers to leadership positions within the
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TOTO Unveils the “Aurora Moment” at KBIS 2026
Introducing a New Era of Bathroom Design, Performance and Experience TOTO, the world’s leading plumbing manufacturer with more than $4.8
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Pfister Faucets Wins Best of KBIS 2026 Award for Style Statement: Bath – Silver
Pfister Faucets has been named a winner of the Best of KBIS 2026 Award for Style Statement: Bath – Silver for its Ametrine
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Associated Materials Innovations Unveils Black Exterior Laminate for Vinyl Windows
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI) announced the launch of its Black Exterior Laminate option across many of its vinyl window offerings. The new finish
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Acres.com announces new AI capabilities for land development
Acres.com, a AI land intelligence platform, announced new capabilities in their platform for land evaluation and development. The company says
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Inflation softened in January
Inflation continued on its downward trend in January, hitting an eight-month low. According to an analysis of the National Association
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Pennsylvania unveils plan to be the most affordable state to build in
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says the state needs to update its laws and invest in housing production. He introduced a
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Taylor Morrison reports strong 2025 results
Taylor Morrison announced results for the fourth quarter and full year on Feb. 11, 2026. The builder reported 12,997 closings
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NAHB Leadership Opportunities at the IBS Show
The Nominations Committee of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shared that they will host a leadership forum for
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One builder accounts for a third of San Antonio’s permits
Homebuilders in San Antonio, Texas pulled nearly 3,885 residential permits in 2025. Production builder Lennar pulled of those 1,246 permits,
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B&D Interview: Greg Shaia Brookfield Residential President of U.S. Housing
Greg Shaia, Brookfield Residential President of U.S. Housing discusses what is moving the U.S. housing market Builder and Developer: As
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Tailoring to the Modern Buyer
The latest project from Thomas James Homes (TJH) delivers the rustic feel and design of a farmstyle home with a
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SoftPlan AI Enhanced Render Released
SoftPlan Systems, Inc. has released an update to SoftPlan 2026 that includes new AI rendering functionality. With a single click
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NKBA | KBIS release the 2026 Design Council
NKBA | KBIS announced the all-new 2026 NKBA Design Council. NKBA | KBIS is the authority on the residential kitchen
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The False Inventory Crisis
Land acquisition directors today review hundreds of sites just to find one they can build on. That’s not pickiness, it’s
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Luxury Experts Weigh In On The Most Popular Trends in 2026
As we head into 2026, we can expect that luxury design trends will lean towards warmth, personal expression and a
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Homeownership rate grows to 65.7%
According to new data released from the Census’ Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) in the last quarter of 2025 the reported
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Engaging Execution Quality and Operational Resilience
Brookfield Residential celebrates its 70th year in the industry this year. They reflect that the most important history is not
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Van Metre Companies names new CEO
Van Metre Companies, a privately held real estate development, construction and investment firm announced Mike Dunleavy as Chief Executive Officer. This comes
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February Pub Notes
Hello Readers in print and online, As we begin our 36th year serving U.S. home building, the industry continues to
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