Pending home sales pick up in March
Pending home sales picked up 1.5% in March 2026 despite mortgage rates varying throughout the month, suggesting that rising borrowing
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Single-family housing starts surge in March
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased to a 13-month high in March. According to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, single-family housing starts,
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Mortgage rates average 6.30%
On April 30, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
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Homebuilding shows signs of stabilization
Housing construction activity strengthened in March, with a notable rebound in both single-family and multifamily starts, signaling improved builder activity
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Rhode Island homebuilding gains momentum
Rhode Island’s commitment to building new homes has gained traction over the last year. According to the latest integrated housing report
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As mortgage rates decrease, homebuyers jump in
Just in time for spring buying season, mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners
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John Burns releases first quarter recap
On April 17, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) released its recap of the first quarter, from housing bills
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Hörmann introduces SmartBuild
Hörmann is introducing SmartBuild™, a new builder-focused offering designed to deliver the value, consistency and performance today’s construction projects require.
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New economic report proposes housing shortage solution
The annual Economic Report of the President was released on April 10, 2026 and estimated that the United States has
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2025 Forecast vs. Actual Housing Market Report Card
On March 27, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting announced its 2025 forecast report card, comparing its original thesis to
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New Electrical Code Change for Kitchen Islands
The role of kitchen islands has expanded; the once decorative feature now serves as a central space for cooking, dining,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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