New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same
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Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth
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No Slowing Down for Home Improvement Projects and Sales
Home improvement spending grew during the pandemic and it’s not predicted to slow down any time…
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Design firm Housing Design Matters says maximizing your lot widths with these simple solutions can…
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Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel
A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years
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Outdoor Living Enhancements That Can Elevate Any Backyard
Interest in outdoor living spiked because of the pandemic, but homeowners still desire summer-ready…
Higher lumber prices add an average of $36,000 to the cost of a new single-family home, and design…
Updated June 1, 2021 | Follow the journey of building the America at Home Study concept home, completed within 60 days and fitted with the most desired features for today’s homebuyers
By eliminating parking from the streets of its upcoming Hamburg neighborhood, a Dutch design firm…
As Americans become more attuned to wellness within their homes, properties with wellness features…
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The look of real wood with faster installation and lower total installed cost versus fiber cement…
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2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year
New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same
No Slowing Down for Home Improvement Projects and Sales
Home improvement spending grew during the pandemic and it’s not predicted to slow down any time…
What's Changed With Buyer Behavior and Expectations Since 2020?
Prior to the pandemic, Point2Homes’ homebuyer survey found 53% of respondents planned to purchase a…
More Than 14% of Renters Are at Risk of Eviction
When the national eviction moratorium ends at the end of the month, more than 10 million Americans…
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Construction
All 50 states experienced an increase in single-family permits in April compared to one year prior…
Building Materials
Lumber Falls to Lowest Price Since March
Lumber prices dropped 5% on Friday to the lowest price since March and 37% since prices hit a peak…
Multifamily
Multifamily Construction Posts Strong Suburban Growth
Single-family construction continues to ramp up in low-density, more affordable markets to meet…
The volume of residential construction lending declined starting at the beginning of 2019, but it’s…
A National Association of Home Builders’ survey found 19% of builders are delaying building in…
To meet current new home construction demand, the industry requires more lumber and labor. The…
Compared to the number of active listings, there are 680,000 fewer homes for sale across the…
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Never before have home builders had to navigate a market where houses are pre-selling fast while the cost of so many resources is rising and so many supplies are constrained at the same time
Learn to speak the language of even flow and the slot system for more efficient production, greater profitability, and improved customer satisfaction
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Kitchen + Bath
What's New in K+B Fixtures and Fittings
From galley sinks to wall-hung toilets and linear drains, this roundup of products for the kitchen and bath brings design to the fore
Tools + Equipment
These Are Not Your Father's Power Tools
Battery-powered tools are known to be convenient and fast, and now, new improvements in battery technology promise to continue boosting their market share and favor with contractors
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Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products
New research efforts and products aim to make wood an even stronger and more versatile building material
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Housing Giants
2021 Housing Giants Report: An Unforgettable Forgettable Year
New and old challenges confronted the housing industry in 2020, and it may never be the same
Home Builders Ask: Where’s the Land?
You still need a checkbook, but for home builders finding and acquiring land also requires planning, perseverance, and thinking outside the box
The Supply Chain's Perfect Storm
Never before have home builders had to navigate a market where houses are pre-selling fast while the cost of so many resources is rising and so many supplies are constrained at the same time
2021 Housing Giants List—Builder Rankings by Revenue
Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. This year proved exceptional, with unprecedented challenges stemming from the pandemic
