Foreclosure notice taped to a front door

These States Saw the Most Foreclosure Activity in the First Half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, foreclosure starts reached 164,566, an 18% increase from the year prior. However, in some states, starts grew by nearly 60%

In Q-2 2026, the homeownership held steady at 65%.

Market Data + Trends

Homeownership Rate Holds Steady at 65%

NAHB

NAHB Advocates for Federal Immigration Policy and Workforce Development

NAHB

How the Housing Act Paves the Way for a Brighter Future

Markets

20 Housing Markets Where Demand Has Surged

Design

Landscaped front yards in a new-home community

Master Planned Development

How Curb Appeal Translates to Sales

When purchasing a new home, buyers care about exteriors and community space as much as they care about extra square footage and a functional floor plan

July 24, 2026

Design Best Practices

Homeowners Are Upping Their Curb Appeal With These Exterior Trends

This summer, homeowners are gravitating toward warm color palettes and durable upgrades that are made to last

July 23, 2026

NAHB

Single-Family Starts On the Decline

Single-family starts declined by 6.9% in 2025, but some regions of the US saw annual gains reach the double digits

July 10, 2026

Design Best Practices

How Neuroaesthetic Design Principles Can Set Your Homes Apart

When designing through the lens of neuroaesthetics, housing professionals can create spaces that positively impact a homebuyer’s mental health and cognitive functioning

June 30, 2026

Construction

Businesses negotiating terms during a meeting

Market Data + Trends

Home Builders See Uptick in Merger and Acquisition Activity

As the housing industry continues to face a challenging business environment, the share of acquisitions and mergers among home building firms has grown

July 28, 2026

Changing a filter on an air conditioning unit

Market Data + Trends

Buyers Value Clean Air More Than Other Home Features

Proper ventilation is more important now than ever, with more than one-third of buyers seeking high-end air filtration in their next home

July 23, 2026

Jobsite Safety

How to Keep Workers Safe From Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke has become a bigger concern for construction workers across the US, but understanding how to protect yourself can help

July 21, 2026

Housing industry professionals working together

Market Data + Trends

Housing Pros Regain Confidence in the Market

Both construction and design firms are reporting renewed optimism, with both sectors expecting new business over the next quarter

July 16, 2026

Business Management

Builders working on a house plan together

Business Management Best Practices

Moving Past Survival: Strategies for Long-Term Efficiency

Working on your business is more than just making sure you survive the next wave of challenges, and building efficiencies into your workflow can help

July 28, 2026

First-time buyers touring a home with a real estate agent

Market Data + Trends

More Than 60% of Households Can’t Afford a Starter Home

The median starter home in the US costs $200,000. At that price point, just over 37% of non-homeowner households can afford a starter home nationwide

July 24, 2026

Market Data + Trends

New-Home Sales Inch Up in June

New-home sales crept up in June due to more affordable prices and steady inventory

July 24, 2026

Market Data + Trends

Starter Home Market Sees Slow Recovery

Buying a starter home may cost more than it did in 2019, but home price growth in the starter home market has slowed considerably in recent years

July 21, 2026

Sales + Marketing

Gen Z couple touring a home with a real estate agent

Demographics

Gen Z Finds its Footing in the Housing Market

Despite ongoing affordability challenges, the youngest generation of buyers now accounts for one in five purchase rate locks and one third of all first-time homebuyer loans

July 7, 2026

Baby Boomers accepting house keys from a real estate agent

Demographics

Baby Boomers Remain in Control of the Housing Market

Boomers make up for 42% of all homebuyers and account for 55% of all sellers. Additionally, many of those making a move are paying for their homes in cash

July 2, 2026

Housing Supply + Affordability

Young Adults Increasingly Struggle to Afford Homeownership

More than 60% of US metros are now deemed somewhat or very unaffordable, and in some states, there are no longer any affordable metros

June 26, 2026

Construction worker trains a group of apprentices

Labor + Trade Relations

Roundup: Gauging Gen Z’s Interest in the Trades

To understand where Gen Zers are at in their career journeys and how construction firms can work to retain the youngest generation, we’re taking a look at what the latest research...

June 16, 2026

Idea Homes

NewLook

NEWLOOK Construction Gallery: July 2026

With landscaping underway, finishes coming together, and sponsor products transforming every space, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is rapidly approaching completion.

July 27, 2026

Twin Cities

Proboard® Versa™

Meet Proboard Versa GPS. The versatile professional grade continuous insulation solution for above and below grade applications. Proboard Versa GPS delivers high, long-term R-...

July 15, 2026

Events

Women in Residential Construction

Going Beyond Wellness: Laura Sullivan Talks Healthy Home Design

Women at WIRC

In this episode of Women at WIRC, we sit down with Laura Sullivan who tells us how her firm, ID.ology, is building and remodeling homes that support homeowners' physical and mental...

June 16, 2026

Women in Residential Construction

Gena Hoyt on the Importance of Education in Construction

Women at WIRC

In this episode of Women at WIRC, Gena Hoyt of Big Dog Construction and BS and Beer Canada tells us about the founding of her company, her experience working as a woman in the...

May 28, 2026