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Design

Builder: OC Builders Group | Designer: Studio Willow | Photographer: Leigh Ann Rowe
Modern kitchen
Homeowners in 2026 are staying in their homes for longer periods of time, and their kitchen design choices reflect this trend
Jan. 15, 2026
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Row of townhomes
The need for high-density housing has grown in recent years, challenging builders and designers to think outside the box to create quality communities
Jan. 13, 2026
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Walking trail at a master planned community
The best-selling master planned communities of 2025 collectively sold almost 33,000 homes in 2025. So, what worked for them?
Jan. 9, 2026
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Living room with neutral color palette and wood tones
In 2026, homeowners are seeking out functional, wellness-inspired spaces defined by timeless neutrals and natural materials
Jan. 2, 2026

Construction

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Led by NAHB’s advocacy team, home builders enjoyed significant victories in the housing policy arena on several key issues
Jan. 15, 2026
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Home builders and policymakers are finally coming together to address regulatory barriers to housing supply and affordability
Jan. 14, 2026
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Construction workers working together on a home project
Despite declines in the overall job market, the construction industry reported more job openings in November compared with the prior month
Jan. 9, 2026
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Row of manufactured homes
HUD-code housing makes up 5.4% of the nation's housing stock, but in some parts of the US, the supply of manufactured housing is more than double that share
Jan. 8, 2026

Business Management

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In December, pending-home sales fell by nearly 6% month-over-month to the lowest level recorded since April 2020
Jan. 20, 2026
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Investor making a home purchase
In Q-3 2025, the share of homes bought by investors grew to 34%, up from 25% one year ago
Jan. 16, 2026
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Pittsburgh city skyline
By the end of the year, falling mortgage rates and slow home-price growth is expected to bring more affordable conditions to 20 major housing markets—the most since 2022
Jan. 16, 2026
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Construction worker looking to the future
NAHB's chief economist outlines the headwinds and opportunities for the housing sector in the coming year
Jan. 14, 2026

Sales + Marketing

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Home builders have shifted their sales approaches in recent years, but in some cases have left buyers feeling more hesitant
Jan. 15, 2026
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Builders can market a new community before construction starts by using early visualization tools, phased rollouts, and lifestyle content tied to development milestones
Dec. 23, 2025
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2025 Healthy Homes Summit attendees
On September 18, 2025, the inaugural Healthy Homes Summit produced by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) convened a diverse cross-section of the residential industry...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Follow these tips to help carve a competitive edge and preserve profitability as the housing market slows
Dec. 10, 2025

Idea Homes

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Value Engineering: A Cornerstone of Custom Home Building The Carolla Build Idea Home, a collaboration between Pro Builder and actor, comedian, and podcaster Adam Carolla in the...
Jan. 13, 2026
Tour the Desert Comfort Idea Home
Explore the Desert Comfort Idea Home and hear from the mastermind behind it during key stages of the home's construction
Dec. 23, 2025

Events

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When launching Yeti Services, Mary Peters says she had to fail first before ultimately finding success. In this episode of Women at WIRC, Peters shares how learning from her mistakes...
Dec. 29, 2025
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Pro Builder Show Village at IBS 2026 offers a firsthand look at what’s possible (and attainable) through high-quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design
Dec. 3, 2025