Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention
Off-Site Construction
Toronto Builds 100 Apartments in 8 Months for Vulnerable Population
In April, the city of Toronto stepped up to create 100 apartments to house those struggling with…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Growing Number of Buyers Believe Housing Availability Will Improve
Expectations for housing availability has improved, but the majority of prospective buyers continue…
Design
Studies show that spending time outside, surrounded by nature, boosts our moods. Even just a small…
Home Design
A Google VP’s Take on Future Home Design
How do we build in the most flexibility into our environments so they accommodate different modes of being.
Design
How Housing Design Has Changed Over the Past 30 Years
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
Four great examples of higher-density projects designed with ample open areas and private outdoor spaces
The hottest trends right now for residential design are all a result of the pandemic. The American…
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Coronavirus
Growing Number of Buyers Believe Housing Availability Will Improve
Expectations for housing availability has improved, but the majority of prospective buyers continue…
August Home Price Growth Rate Sees 2-Year High
The top 20 cities in the US all experienced greater home price increases in August compared to July…
Shortages and Booming Builder Activity Push up OSB Prices
A once cheaper alternative to plywood is now the more expensive material. Bloomberg reports that…
September Existing-Home Sales Overview: 21% Year-Over-Year Growth
Housing market activity for existing homes jumped 9.4% in September compared to August, according…
Construction
The growth rate of newly built single-family homes has begun to slow. According to the National…
Building Materials
Shortages and Booming Builder Activity Push up OSB Prices
A once cheaper alternative to plywood is now the more expensive material. Bloomberg reports that…
Building Materials
Try These Strategies to Build With Less Lumber
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…
Newly-built single-family home sales have outpaced for-sale single-family construction starts,…
In just one year, an increasing number of builders reported intent to utilize off-site construction…
Business
Get to know Division President of Fresh Paint by Garman Homes Rebecca McAdoo in this week’s…
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
Key ways home builders can use digital solutions to cater to consumers in today’s ever-evolving landscape
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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 …
