Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March
The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise
Median US Down Payment Falls by More Than $4,000
The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive
US Single-Family Housing Inventory Is Up but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Housing inventory increased by 83% from the record low for the same week in 2021
US Census Data Show Single-Family Construction Delays Increased in 2023
It took an average of 8.6 months to build a home in 2023. What can we expect for 2024?
Single-Family Rent Growth Remains Elevated, Despite Dip in Multifamily Rental Rates
Multifamily rent growth, specifically, is decelerating since its year-over-year peak of +16.3% in 2022, but in many markets, single-family rents are continuing to rise
10 Biggest Publicly Traded Home Builders Undeterred by High Mortgage Rates
Together, the 10 biggest builders recorded 77,255 new homes in Q1 2024, an increase of more than 18% from Q1 2023
Award-Winning Projects
Vita, Plan 3, Silver, Single-Family Production, Under 2,000 sf
Living far larger than its actual 1,682-square-foot footprint, this single-family plan in an upscale 55-plus community by Pardee Homes wins Silver in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards
Award-Winning Projects
Miraval II, Silver, Single-Family, Over 3,100 sf
In this house, which won a Silver award in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards, generous windows and openings connect the home to the outdoors
Award-Winning Projects
Coastal Farmhouse in Berry Farms, Silver, Single-Family, Over 3,100 sf
This Silver award winner in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards is a semi-custom presale home in an urban farmhouse style that delivers charm and relaxation
Award-Winning Projects
The Magnolia at Westside Landing, Silver, Single-Family, 2,001 – 3,100 sf
This Silver award winner in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards is a single-family home design that offers a smaller footprint in a community of custom homes situated on large lots
Award-Winning Projects
The Baldwin at The Colony at the Grand, Silver, Single-Family Production Home, 2,001 – 3,100 sf
Connection to water was both a challenge and a benefit for this Silver-award-winning single-family home in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards
Pro Builder Design Awards
2019 Professional Builder Design Award Winners
This year’s award-winning projects feature inspiring design and creative details across a full spectrum of wants, needs, locations, and conditions
Award-Winning Projects
Pescador, Silver, Custom Home
This Silver award winner in the 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards is a custom home designed to take maximum advantage of its prime location
Award-Winning Projects
Laidley Street Cottage, Gold, Infill
A 100-year-old cottage on a tricky infill site gets a much-needed upgrade and wins a 2019 Professional Builder Gold Design Award for the remarkable transformation
Award-Winning Projects
Rolling Hills, Product B, Plan 1, Gold, Single-Family Production, Over 3,100 sf
This 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards Gold winner showcases contemporary farmhouse style that takes advantage of the California climate and lifestyle
Award-Winning Projects
Design by Brandon Architects, Gold, On the Boards
The 2019 Professional Builder Design Awards Gold winner for single-family home On the Boards is a bold vision for a home featuring an innovative garage design
