Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion
Lowe’s is set to buy interior building products distributor, Foundation Building Materials, for nearly $8.8 billion. The purchase of the
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The Impact of Tariffs on Kitchen & Bath Companies and Consumers
The National Kitchen + Bath Association expects to see the impact of federal trade policies and enactment of tariffs on
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It’s What’s New that Moves the Market
First American’s Odeta Kushi gives her insight on what moves in the housing market. Backed by data, she urges that
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NAHB Insight: Despite Challenges Single-Family Starts Grow
In July, single-family housing starts reported a slight gain despite economic uncertainty and construction challenges. According to a report from
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A New Building Component Launches Aimed to Reduce Build Time
84 Lumber, a building materials supplier, introduced their new building component, 84 Vertical. This service could become a new norm
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The Current Market Share of Modular Homes
Non-site built single-family homes, including modular and panelized, account for 3% of all single-family home construction in 2024. The trend
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NAHB on Foundation Type Trend
Basements and crawl spaces are on the decline in favor of slab foundation. According to the NAHB analysis of the
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NAHB Eye On Housing July Report
The National Association Of Home Builders (NAHB) released its July Eye On Housing report, an analysis of economic and housing
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Redfin Metro Housing Market Update
Redfin reports based on year-over-year changes on the most populous metro markets and the housing market trends. The metro areas of
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How Much is AI Involved in Home Building?
Where does the role of AI currently stand with home building? The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere in
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Freddie Mac CFO Discusses Second Quarter 2025 Results
Jim Whitlinger, Freddie Mac’s CFO, addressed the second quarter performance in a press conference on July 31, 2025. Freddie Mac
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Redfin Reports: Starter Home Sales Increase in June
Starter home sales are at the highest level since June 2023, a glimmer in the otherwise soft market. The increase
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ASID’s Class of 2025 Ones to Watch: Emerging Interior Design Leaders
The American Society of Interior Designers presented their distinction of design leaders whose careers exemplify excellence, influence and the future
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Diving Into Pool Projects: When to Subcontract Versus Build In-House
Landscape companies face a key decision when adding pools to their services: subcontract the work or bring it in-house. Subcontracting
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Statement from NLC President on Flash Flooding in Texas
President of the National League of Cities Mayor Steve Patterson expressed deep sorrow over the tragic flash flooding on the
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Cotality: Mortgage Delinquencies Remain Steady Across the U.S.
Despite continued economic uncertainties, the U.S. housing market is showing signs of stability when it comes to mortgage performance. According
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How Housing Professionals Can Navigate the Current Sales Market
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is offering strategies to help housing professionals navigate the current sales market, which
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Affordability Improves Amid Year-Long Slide in National House Price Appreciation
In February 2025, U.S. housing affordability improved modestly, driven by a slowdown in national house price appreciation and positive income
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Prices for New Homes Continue to Drop as Existing Rises
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. housing market witnessed a narrowing gap between new and existing home prices.
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Mortgage Activity Levels Off in April as Rates Increase
In April 2025, U.S. mortgage activity remained relatively stable amid rising interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
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U.S. Home Price Insights – May 2025
U.S. home price growth continued to decelerate in March 2025, with year-over-year gains dipping to 2.5%, down from 2.9% in
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The Power of Women in the Workforce
Women now make up a record 11% of the construction workforce, according to NAHB analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics
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The Fire Moat: Rancho Mission Viejo on High Alert for Prevention
Rancho Mission Viejo has become a model for proactive wildfire prevention, investing heavily in what it calls a “fire moat”
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Podcast: Economic Data Shows Unsettled Housing Market
In the latest episode of Housing Developments, NAHB CEO Jim Tobin and Chief Economist Robert Dietz discuss how home builders
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U.S. Economy Contracted in First Quarter of 2025
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bureau
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New Home Sales Rise in March
New home sales rose 8.8% in March 2025 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693,000 units, according to data
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Join NKBA and KBIS at High Point Market for a Special Kitchen and Bath Design Panel
At the upcoming High Point Market, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
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Sustainable Standouts at KBIS 2025
At KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, sustainability emerged as a central theme, with manufacturers showcasing innovative, eco-friendly products that blend
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Consumer Confidence Wavers Amid Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is prompting many prospective homebuyers to delay their purchasing plans, according to a recent analysis by John Burns
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Ford Pro Joins NAHB Member Savings Program
Ford Pro has joined the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Member Savings Program, offering exclusive discounts to NAHB members.
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How Gen Z Will Write New Rules for Homebuying
As Gen Z begins to enter the housing market in greater numbers, their approach is poised to reshape traditional homebuying
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