Trumark Homes purchases nearly 200 sites in Oxnard
Trumark Homes announced that it purchased 183 single-family homesites at Mandalay Bay, a master-planned community adjacent to Mandalay State Beach
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Last call for women in homebuilding leadership nominations
This May, Builder and Developer will mark our fourth year of recognizing women in home building leadership. These are the executives,
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How to use AI to sell more homes
Let’s start by saying the quiet part out loud; most new home sales counselors do not wake up excited to
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FBI Cybercrime Report shows need for more real estate protection
According to the FBI 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, last year recorded more than $20.8 billion in cybercrime losses.
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KTGY names new CEO as Tricia Esser announces retirement
KTGY, an award-winning national design firm, announced William Bate as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. Bate will succeed longtime
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B&D Interview: Bill Owens, NAHB Chairman of the Board
Bill Owens shares his plans for the NAHB, the largest homebuilder association in the U.S. Builder and Developer: Could you
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Our Next Hybrid Net-Zero Demonstration Home Begins
Integrating high-performance building materials with luxury and sustainability Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a modern agrarian design, this multi-certified, 4,500-square-foot
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Planning for Centralized Mail Delivery in New Residential Projects
Centralized mail delivery has become a standard requirement in new residential construction. Across subdivisions, multifamily housing, and mixed-use developments, USPS-approved
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Cotality reports softer home price growth
According to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, the leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices, the beginning
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Chris Macey Assumes Role as President and CEO of USG Corporation
USG Corporation marked the official leadership transition of Chris Macey to President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2026.
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Timber sales largely unaffected by war in Iran
Impacts of the war in Iran on the timber industry will likely be minimal indicated by professionals in the industry.
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Arizona may eliminate home design rules
A new bill in the Arizona Senate, SB1431, would restrict municipal power governing planned communities and home design. This bill
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KB Home reports first quarter 2026 results
KB Home operates in 49 markets, in the first quarter 2026 results reported net orders of 2,846 increased by 3%.
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HomeAid Sacramento is beacon of hope for young adults
This March marks the first anniversary of HomeAid Sacramento’s (HAS) Adopt a Cabin Campaign at The Grove and its impact
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Trumark Homes acquires JK Monarch
On March 20,2026, Trumark Homes announced the acquisition of homebuilder JK Monarch. This strategic acquisition expands Trumark’s footprint into the
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AIA/Deltek ABI reports slight uptick in billings
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) for February. The report indicated a slight
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Inside Award-Winning Architecture
As the housing market has shifted, our work has placed greater emphasis on efficiency, flexibility and long-term value. We’ve seen
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Nick Slevin Returns to NBC’s The Water Zone to Spotlight Water Innovation Through the ABC Green Home Project
Since its launch in 2011, the ABC Green Home Project, created by Builder Media, has spent fifteen years demonstrating how
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Danielian Associates shares completed NorCal projects
Danielian Associates, award-winning architecture and planning studio announces their recently completed project in collaboration with K. Hovnanian® Homes. This design was
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Design that Stands the Test of Time
Hank Hill, founder and owner of the Hank Hill Company began building spec houses in June of 1976. While this
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Fed continues holding pattern
During the March meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed decided to hold short-term federal funds rate at
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Celebrate Women in Construction with B&D
This May, Builder and Developer will mark our fourth year of recognizing women in home building leadership. These are the
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Most homebuying Americans are not discouraged by Iran conflict
In a recent survey from Redfin, 56% of respondents indicated the Iran war has no impact on their plans to
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Understanding trends to make smart land, product and capital decisions
For builders, developers and rental operators, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by demographic crosscurrents. Some forces
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Focusing on Value Driven Design
If there’s one thing that’s become clear over the past year, it’s that buyers are getting a lot more intentional
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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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