2026 Interior Design Trend: Curves
In 2026, interior design is embracing curves to create softer, more inviting spaces. Rounded furniture such as sofas, chairs, coffee
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Builder Confidence Edges Up in July
Builder confidence rose slightly in July following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, though elevated interest rates
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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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California lawmakers roll back environmental law
California lawmakers passed a major rollback of the state’s environmental review law, CEQA, including a new exemption that allows advanced
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Incentives, Inventory and the Tale of Two Housing Markets
The U.S. housing market is currently split between two speeds: the existing-home market remains stalled due to homeowners locked into
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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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Round Table Recap: San Fernando Valley IAI & SEAOSC Visit
Recently, National Hardwood Flooring & Moulding had the pleasure of hosting members of the San Fernando Valley chapters of the
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NAHB Lauds the Nomination of Bill Pulte to Lead the FHFA
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued
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When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? A look at 2025.
Since late 2022, mortgage rates have jumped to between 6% and 7%. Rates started to drop in the summer of
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Taylor Morrison Unveils Top 10 Design Trends for 2025
From rich, bold color schemes to functional spaces, timeless style, and more inclusive design, consumers are embracing a range of
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New Construction Picks Up in November as Builders Pull More Permits
According to U.S. News, builders took out more building permits for future construction in November while starting on slightly fewer
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price decreased 2.0% for the week ending on Dec. 13. Despite the decline, lumber prices are
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Fannie Mae Shares Five Housing Market Predictions for 2025
The US housing market is expected to remain under pressure in 2025 as affordability challenges and the “lock-in effect” continue
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Tri Pointe Homes: Founded With a Vision to Redefine the Homebuilding Industry
Tri Pointe Homes was founded in 2009 with a vision to redefine the homebuilding industry through innovative design, an elevated
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Perry Homes Acquires MasterCraft Builder Group, Expanding Operations in Florida
Perry Homes, one of the largest privately held homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of MasterCraft Builder Group,
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Founded With a Vision to Redefine the Homebuilding Industry
Tri Pointe Homes® was founded in 2009 with a vision to redefine the homebuilding industry through innovative design, an elevated
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2024 in Review and a Look Ahead to 2025: What Trump Has in Store for the Housing Market
In general, an article reviewing the housing market’s current year and the one around the corner would focus on the
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City Council Approves Development Bringing 3,500 Homes to Southwest Boise
According to KTVB, the southwest Boise development will bring more than 3,500 homes to the area with 94,000 square feet
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Fannie and Freddie Will Back Homes Costing Nearly $1 Million as Prices Surge
According to USA Today, the federal government’s support for homeownership is about to expand as home prices continue to surge
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Westlake Florida Reaches New Home-Building Milestone
According to the Town Crier, the building boom taking place in Florida’s fastest-growing city has hit a new milestone. The
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Small Gain for Multifamily Built-for-Sale Construction
According to the NAHB, the count of multifamily for-rent housing starts declined during the third quarter of 2024. For the
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U.S. Housing Market Gains Momentum: Pending Sales Rise for Third Month Straight
The U.S. housing market is rebounding, with pending home sales rising 2.0% in October, marking three consecutive months of growth.
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Top Patio Trends: Looking Back at 2024 and Leaping into 2025
According to the NAHB, as the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living continue to blur, patios have evolved into sophisticated
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Builder Confidence Moves Higher as Election Uncertainty is Lifted
According to the NAHB, builder sentiment improved for the third straight month and builders expect market conditions will continue to
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Workforce Housing Directive To Bolster Economic Development and New Home Construction in Virginia
Virginia will help fund housing construction near major business developments, Gov. Glenn Younkgin announced this week. A new executive order,
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Here Are Three Approaches To Increase U.S. Housing Supply
To address the U.S. Housing Shortage, real estate professionals emphasize the need to increase housing supply by building homes in
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FHFA to Raise the 2025 Multifamily Loan Caps for Fannie, Freddie by 4%
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is increasing the multifamily loan purchase cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to
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Framing Lumber Prices
The framing lumber composite price increased 2.0% for the week ending on Oct. 18 compared to the previous week. Lumber
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EEBA 2024 Building Excellence Award Winners
The 2024 Building Excellence Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in construction at the High Performance Home Builder Summit, highlighting innovation and
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Housing Market Predictions for Next Year: Prices to Rise by 4.4%
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) offers insights into projected U.S. home price changes from 2024 to 2028, as
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