Missing Middle Construction at highest volume in 2025
Last year saw the highest construction volume for multifamily missing middle housing starts. Over the course of 2025, there were
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Builder Sentiment Inches Higher Amongst Affordability Concerns
Builder sentiment inched up in March despite builders continuing to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs, shortages of
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Senate-Passed Housing Bill Returns to House
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644, by a vote of
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Congressman Pappas urges House to vote on housing bills
On March 18, 2026, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to bring the 21st Century
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New builder relationship between St. Joe Company and PulteGroup
On March 5, 2025, the St. Joe Company announced a new builder relationship and execution of a contract for homesites
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Congress advances legislation to lower housing prices
On March 11, 2026, the U.S. Congress advanced legislation to encourage more affordable housing. The bill, which has drawn broad
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Builders identify forces shaping housing demand, industry health
A recent NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI survey showed that home builders expect a mix of demographic, economic and technological forces to
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Research shows architects seek building innovation influence
On Feb. 25, 2026, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, published the latest Architect’s
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Builders’ Top Challenges in 2026
Challenges that emerged in 2025 will continue to arise for builders in 2026. The most significant challenge builders faced in
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Office to Residential Conversion Program
Boston’s Office to Residential Conversion Program, originally launched in October 2023, has been highly successful, prompting an extension through 2026.
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U.S. housing affordability to improve says economist
National home prices are expected to stay mostly steady in 2026 as the housing market enters a new phase of
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Single-Family CRT Issuance Nears $5.1 Billion
In 2025, Freddie Mac’s Single-Family credit risk transfer (CRT) program issued nearly $5.1 billion through five STACR® and six ACIS®
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U.S. Housing Market Affordability Improves
The U.S. housing market is showing early signs of stabilization after years of high prices and limited sales, improving overall
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Under New Legislation the Texas Housing Market is Set to Change
In groundbreaking legislation passed in June, land that is already classified as a zone for existing uses could be turned
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Toll Brothers Joint Venture to Kick Off Charlotte Project
Toll Brothers Apartment Living, in partnership with International Capital, will develop a new 348-unit luxury multifamily community in Charlotte, North
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2024 Multifamily Construction: Units Completed Reaches 38-year High
Multifamily housing completions hit their highest level since 1986 in 2024, with 608,000 units finished, according to the NAHB’s analysis
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Millions of Homes Are Vacant in the U.S.
Home vacancy rates provide insight into housing demand, with high rates often signaling oversupply or reduced demand, which can impact
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Market Wobbles Suit Master-Plans
Master-planned communities like Nexton are thriving even amid economic uncertainty because they offer more than just homes, they provide long-term
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Girls learn tools of the trade at FORGE construction camp
The FORGE Girls Construction Camp is working to close the gender gap in construction by giving girls ages 11 to
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Skilled Labor Shortage Costing U.S. Homebuilders
A new report by the Home Builders Institute and NAHB, conducted by the University of Denver, reveals that the U.S.
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