New Home Sales Bounce Back
The decline in interest rates during the final weeks of 2023 spurred buyers into action and contributed to a surge
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Builders’ Top Challenges for 2024
High interest rates were a significant issue for 90% of builders in 2023, and 77% expect them to be a
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Mortgage Rates Will Drop Below 6% This Year, Says Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae, a government-sponsored enterprise that purchases home loans from mortgage lenders, recently released a report predicting that mortgage rates
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LANDSEA HOMES ACQUIRES 45 FINISHED HOMESITES, EXPANDING TEXAS PORTFOLIO
The new community will consist of 45 single-family homes in Manor, Texas just outside of downtown Austin Manor, Texas (January
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Beazer Launches Its Most Energy Efficient Homes at Estrella with Grand Opening of Acacia Foothills II
GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Beazer Homes, a well-established national builder that focuses on energy efficiency and high-performing homes, is bringing a new
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Landsea Homes Grand Opens Two New Communities of High Performance Homes in Palm Bay, Florida
Homes Selling at Eagle Crest and Country Club Estates High quality, High Performance Homes along Florida’s famed Space Coast
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Six Additional Neighborhoods Now Selling at Rancho Mission Viejo’s Newest Phase of the Village of Rienda
Over 500 Homes by Distinguished Neighborhood Builders Now Available More Than 850 Homes Have Sold at Rienda Since Opening for
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Housing Market Update: Activity Is Picking Up in 2024
Redfin economists believe demand and listings would be rising more if not for harsher-than-usual winter weather as 2024 shapes up
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Landsea Homes to Expand Texas Presence with Acquisition of DFW-Based Antares Homes
Dallas, Texas —Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) (“Landsea Homes” or the “Company”), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today that
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John Burns: Top 50 Master-Planned Communities
Master-planned communities (MPCs) enjoyed strong new home sales in 2023 against a backdrop of mortgage rates approaching 8%, economic uncertainty,
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NLBMDA ELDT Training Certification
What the LBM Industry Needs to Know About Entry-Level Driver Training Thursday, February 8 at 1:00 PM Eastern The National
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Trumark Homes Expands Central California Footprint With Copper River in Fresno
New community to feature 272 single family homes in Central Valley’s Copper River Ranch Clovis, Calif., (January 4, 2024) –
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Mortgage Rates Slide To Lowest Since May
According to the National Association of REALTORS, mortgage interest rates continued their decline this week and have hit the lowest level
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Normalcy on the Horizon for 2024
A return to the normal economic relationship between mortgage rates and home sales is expected By Brad Hunter It has
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The B&D Interview: Bob Dietz, Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders
Industry expert discusses the 2024 housing market outlook, builder challenges and what they need to do for a successful year
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Builder Sentiment Rises on Falling Interest Rates
Recent economic data signal improving housing conditions heading into 2024 as falling mortgage rates helped end a four-month decline in
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Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November, Ending Five-Month Slide
Per the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), existing-home sales grew in November, breaking a streak of five consecutive monthly declines.
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Falling Mortgage Rates Spark Increase in Housing Market Potential
Recent mortgage applications data indicates a thaw in the housing market is upon us, says First American Title Chief Economist
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Madison Square by Landsea Homes Sells Out in North Central Phoenix
Community of 40 single-family, High Performance Homes appealed to buyers looking for ultimate combination of luxury and livelihood Phoenix, Ariz.
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Trumark Homes Announces First Communities for New Central California Division
New Home Communities in Marina and San Luis Obispo Mark Debut of Trumark Homes’ New Division 1,700 lots in Sea
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House Passes Key Building Codes Bill
The House has approved the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (H.R. 5473). This act addresses an issue that has become a
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Nolin by Landsea Homes Sellout
One year after opening for sale, a collection of 65, three-story High Performance townhomes in Anaheim sells out Anaheim, Calif. –
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The B&D Interview: Alicia Huey, Chair, National Association of Home Builders
Reflecting on 2023, the NAHB leader discusses trends, advice and the future of homebuilding Builder and Developer: What is the
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Exurban Areas Post Largest Construction Gains
According to the latest findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) for the
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30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall to September Levels
Dropping to nearly their lowest level in three months, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now at 7.53%, as of
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KTGY Celebrates Grand Opening of Mixed-Use SLC Urban Enclave
Alongside development partners, Urban Alfandre and Garner Batt, a firm with an expanding resume of smart infill developments in Salt
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Affordability Crunch Poised to Ease Modestly in 2024
In 2024, the housing market will not be pandemic hot, nor monetary-tightening cold, but it may not be quite right
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How to Maximize Profits Using Digital Media
“Today’s home buyer journey includes more digital engagement than ever before,” said Greg Bray, owner of Blue Tangerine. “Your website is
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Housing Affordability Finally Begins to Turnaround
Buyers will finally see lower prices (-1.7%) and mortgage rates of 6.8% (on average), but may scramble to find inventory
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How the Demographics Are Shaping the Housing Market
According to A Wealth of Common Sense, following the Great Financial Crisis, many pundits assumed millennials would never settle down,
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Will the Long-Anticipated Builder Cost Relief Materialize?
Builders entered 2023 optimistic that building material cost relief was around the corner. Supply chain disruptions—a prior source of building
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