FBI Cybercrime Report shows need for more real estate protection
According to the FBI 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, last year recorded more than $20.8 billion in cybercrime losses.
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Housing Affordability Reaches Best Level Since January 2022
Housing affordability began the year on its strongest footing since August 2022. In January 2026, the First American Data &
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KTGY names new CEO as Tricia Esser announces retirement
KTGY, an award-winning national design firm, announced William Bate as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. Bate will succeed longtime
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Idaho Legislature Passes New Interior Design Legislation
On March 30, 2026, House Bill 790 (HB 790) was passed by the Idaho Legislature and signed into law by
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Freddie Mac announces 30-year FRM edges up
On April 2, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate
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An Overview of the Homeowner Market
A Redfin analysis of U.S. Census data from 2024, the most recent year for which data is available, broke down
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Construction Leads Job Growth in March
In March, the U.S. labor market showed signs of a modest rebound as payroll employment increased and the unemployment rate
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Our Next Hybrid Net-Zero Demonstration Home Begins
Integrating high-performance building materials with luxury and sustainability Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a modern agrarian design, this multi-certified, 4,500-square-foot
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Single Women Outnumber Single Men in Homeownership
According to new research from the National Association of Realtors, over 20 million single women own homes, significantly outnumbering the
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Consumer Confidence Climbs in March
Consumer confidence in March rose to a three-month high as consumers’ improved view of current business and labor market conditions
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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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Custom interiors are key for timeless design
Custom interiors are at the heart of achieving a timeless design inside a project. Rather than chasing trends, clients are
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Cotality reports softer home price growth
According to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index, the leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices, the beginning
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Builders respond to market with innovative design
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors’ data, newly built homes are typically priced at
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Outdated home exteriors that are making a comeback
When it comes to design, certain trends that were popular in the past often make a comeback. The same can
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Chris Macey Assumes Role as President and CEO of USG Corporation
USG Corporation marked the official leadership transition of Chris Macey to President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2026.
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Timber sales largely unaffected by war in Iran
Impacts of the war in Iran on the timber industry will likely be minimal indicated by professionals in the industry.
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2025 New and Resale Outlook of Single-family Home Prices
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the median price for a new single-family home was $405,300, which was $9,600 lower
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Arizona may eliminate home design rules
A new bill in the Arizona Senate, SB1431, would restrict municipal power governing planned communities and home design. This bill
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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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KB Home reports first quarter 2026 results
KB Home operates in 49 markets, in the first quarter 2026 results reported net orders of 2,846 increased by 3%.
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Trumark Homes acquires JK Monarch
On March 20,2026, Trumark Homes announced the acquisition of homebuilder JK Monarch. This strategic acquisition expands Trumark’s footprint into the
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AIA/Deltek ABI reports slight uptick in billings
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) for February. The report indicated a slight
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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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Nick Slevin Returns to NBC’s The Water Zone to Spotlight Water Innovation Through the ABC Green Home Project
Since its launch in 2011, the ABC Green Home Project, created by Builder Media, has spent fifteen years demonstrating how
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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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Danielian Associates shares completed NorCal projects
Danielian Associates, award-winning architecture and planning studio announces their recently completed project in collaboration with K. Hovnanian® Homes. This design was
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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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Fed continues holding pattern
During the March meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed decided to hold short-term federal funds rate at
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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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