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Homebuyers are Saving Money With Manufactured Homes

From their relatively low prices to their high rate of appreciation and more, buyers are gravitating toward manufactured homes for the benefits they offer

Cozy outdoor space featuring outdoor fireplace

Market Data + Trends

Sellers Outpace Homebuyers by Record Amount

Design

Sustainability

Navigating Home Certification Programs

LEED, Well for Residential, Phius, and other similar green certification programs offer a standard guideline for building high-quality, high-performance homes

March 19, 2026

Market Data + Trends

Single-Family Construction Activity Starts 2026 on a Low Note

In January 2026, both single-family starts and permits fell on a year-over-year basis

March 12, 2026

Home

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2025-Architecture as Art

Hear from designer-builder Dan Coletti and interior designer Stephanie Osborn about the small but impactful details of this luxury custom home, and the value of a dedicated architectura...

March 12, 2026

Home

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2025—The Lap of Luxury

In this webinar, Dan Coletti, designer and owner of Sun West Custom Homes, shares how this year’s home combines dramatic design, natural materials, and seamless transitions to...

March 12, 2026

Construction

Show Village

Learn More at PBShowVillage.com!

The Show Village website offers a wealth of content about the featured homes, how-to demonstrations by ProTradeCraft, and innovative products and solutions from our sponsors, ...

March 25, 2026

Construction workers working collaboratively

NAHB

Construction Job Openings Remain Steady

Construction job openings were flat in January, declining just slightly from the same month last year

March 17, 2026

Labor + Trade Relations

QXO Celebrates Women in Roofing With Annual Campaign

As part of its sixth annual campaign, QXO will be awarding a woman working in roofing with $10,000 and the chance to attend the 2027 National Women in Roofing Days and the International...

March 13, 2026

NAHB

Students Compete in Nationwide Competition During IBS

During the 2026 International Builders’ Show, members of NAHB’s Student Chapters had the chance to present building proposals to an audience of housing professionals

March 10, 2026

Business Management

Market Data + Trends

Despite Recent Declines, Foreclosure Activity Remains Heightened

In February, foreclosure filings fell month-over-month but remain 20% higher on a year-over-year basis

March 24, 2026

Market Data + Trends

Residential Construction Costs Surge

The price index for inputs to new residential construction grew by 3.4% from the previous year

March 20, 2026

Business Management Best Practices

Strategies for Spotting ‘Profit Leaks’

When minor inefficiencies go unnoticed, they eventually pile up and lead to reductions in profitability. These tips can help your team identify where profits are falling short...

March 20, 2026

A homebuyer takes a key from real estate agent in front of a 'sold' sign

Market Data + Trends

New-Home Sales Falter at the Start of the Year

In January, sales of new single-family homes fell by nearly 18% from the prior month. But with affordability continuing to improve, the decline could be short-lived

March 20, 2026

Sales + Marketing

Demographics

Oldest Americans See Real Estate Wealth Trend Upward

As most age groups experience a decline in real estate wealth, the oldest group of Americans—those 70 and up—have consistently seen their real estate wealth expand

March 17, 2026

Sales team meeting with potential homebuyers

Sales + Marketing

Reframing Home Sales Strategies to Avoid High Turnover

With sales performance declining and burnout rising, effective leadership can make all the difference in navigating the current housing market

Feb. 27, 2026

Young homebuyers meeting with a real estate agent

Demographics

Median First-Time Homebuyer Age Improves

In 2025, the median first-time homebuyer age declined to 35, down from 36 the year prior and down from the 2018 peak of 38

Feb. 26, 2026

Sales person meeting with potential clients

Marketing Best Practices

Avoid These Mistakes When Converting New Clients

When trying to turn leads into sales, it's important to know what not do

Feb. 7, 2026

Idea Homes

Twin Cities

About The Project

The Twin Cities Multi-Gen Idea Home, also called the Generational Home, is more than a house—it’s a forward-thinking model for how families can live and thrive together...

March 24, 2026