The National Association of Home Builders’ upcoming online course will reveal who today’s new…
Affordability
Perceived Home Affordability Increases for Some Buyers
Lower mortgage rates are having an effect on the affordability of homes, more so than rising home…
Market Data + Trends
Fewer First-Time Buyers Purchased Homes in September
The share of first-time homebuyers has continued to decline since April. In September, the share…
Design
What do homebuyers look at first when touring a prospective home? With the help of some eye-…
Home Design
Female Homebuyers Want Practicality
According to Housing Design Matters, more times than not, a woman makes the decision whether to…
Design
One Historical Design Feature That Could Make a Comeback
Studies show that spending time outside, surrounded by nature, boosts our moods. Even just a small…
How do we build in the most flexibility into our environments so they accommodate different modes of being.
Over the past 30 years, our ways of living have changed, so it is no surprise that so have home…
A selection of this year's winners in the Aurora Awards' highly competitive Multifamily category, including the Project of the Year
A selection of this year's winners in the Aurora Awards' Single-Family Detached category, including kitchens and baths
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Coronavirus
Fewer First-Time Buyers Purchased Homes in September
The share of first-time homebuyers has continued to decline since April. In September, the share…
Exploring the Future of Urban and Suburban Housing
As more Americans change their views on housing and their own homes, the future of urban and…
Will Expiring Eviction Moratoriums Spur a Housing Crisis?
While federal and local eviction moratoriums are protecting many from eviction, there remains a…
Growing Number of Buyers Believe Housing Availability Will Improve
Expectations for housing availability has improved, but the majority of prospective buyers continue…
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Construction
What do homebuyers look at first when touring a prospective home? With the help of some eye-…
Government + Policy
5 Industry Issues the Election Could Shape
There are several pressing issues affecting the homebuilding industry right now, from labor force…
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Begin to Dip in September
The growth rate of newly built single-family homes has begun to slow. According to the National…
A once cheaper alternative to plywood is now the more expensive material. Bloomberg reports that…
As lumber continues to increase in price, builders have been looking toward alternative materials…
Although the pandemic is well underway, it’s not stopping the industry from recruiting more much…
Last month, prices paid for goods used in residential construction increased by 1.8%. NAHB says the…
Business
If you could go back to your rookie self in home building, what would you tell yourself to do…
Up your problem-solving game with these steps for process improvement
The business model for Thomas James Homes' Trademark by TJH brand brings more opportunities for buyers in neighborhoods where inventory is tight
Construction labor shortages are only one of the issues the industry faces today and one of the…
New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative—helping people with substance abuse disorders
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Net Zero
A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
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Moisture Protection Screen
Provides added protection against moisture and mold and allows for increased ventilation and drainage
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The Affordable Bidet
The Prodigy P770 smart toilet costs half as much as comparable high-end units
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Housing Giants
2020 Housing Giants List
Each annual Housing Giants list is a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. This year is no exception, but the challenges that have emerged are unprecedented
2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle
In the shadow of the top 20 Housing Giants and their impressive numbers, midsize production builders are vital to the industry’s growth and resilience
2020 Housing Giants—Ranked Lists by Region, Revenue, Home Type
The top U.S. home builders ranked by revenue, closings, and type and location of homes built
2020 Housing Giants Report—Top 35 First Move-Up Home Builders
Topped by D.R. Horton, Lennar, and Clayton Properties Group in the first three spots, these 35 …
