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  • Celebrating 41 Years of Excellence: Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame Class

    Celebrating 41 Years of Excellence: Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame Class

    The California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame has celebrated the men and women whose vision, leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the places Californians call home and left a lasting mark on our industry.

    Now in its 41st year, the Hall of Fame proudly recognizes leaders who exemplify the very best of California homebuilding. Their achievements have raised industry standards, strengthened communities and inspired future generations of builders and leaders to carry their legacy forward. We are proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2026—five extraordinary leaders whose careers reflect exceptional achievement, service, and an enduring commitment to our industry and the communities they serve.

    2026 Hall of Fame Inductees


    Patrick R. Fuscoe, P.E. – Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.

    Tom Grable – Tri Pointe Homes

    Glen Martin – Avila Real Estate Capital | Pacific InterWest


    James J. Schmid – Chelsea Investment Corporation


    Mary Teichert – Teichert, Inc.

     

    For more information about the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, to learn more about the program, or to join us in celebrating this milestone event, please visit the California Homebuilding Foundation or contact the Foundation office at jherman@mychf.org.

  • Utah makes strides to speed up housing development

    Utah makes strides to speed up housing development

    Leaders in Utah’s government are taking action to address the housing supply and, more importantly, a streamlined process for building new homes. Inside the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, a new Division of Housing and Community Development was formed by the Utah Legislature earlier in the year. At the helm of the new division is the Governor’s senior housing adviser, Steve Waldrip.

    “Housing is foundational to opportunity. If young families, teachers, first responders and the people who keep our economy running can’t afford to live in the communities they serve, our long-term prosperity is at risk,” said Governor Spencer Cox. “This new division will help us better align state resources, local partnerships and private-sector innovation so we can build more homes, strengthen our neighborhoods and keep the Utah dream within reach for the next generation.”

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  • Luxury home prices outpace rest of market

    Luxury home prices outpace rest of market

    Luxury home prices are rising faster than any other market, a recent report from Redfin explains. Year over year, the median U.S. luxury home sale price rose 4.7%.

    It’s a reasonable turn in the sector considering that many high-end homebuyers do not have the same affordability concerns or mortgage rate sensitivities. Therefore, the demand for luxury homes continues to rise.

    Pending sales of luxury homes gained 5.2% year over year, while pending sales for the rest of the market grew 3.6%.

    This is seen side by side in some markets, such as Tampa, where luxury home prices rose 15.6% year over year while all other homes actually saw a decrease of 0.5%.

    The influx of luxury buyers is extremely prominent in one major metro: the Bay Area. Pending sales for luxury homes in San Francisco climbed 45.9% year over year, largely attributed to the AI sector.

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