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In Q-2 2025, the 30-day mortgage delinquency rate grew to 3.68%, compared with just 1.39% prior to the COVID-19 pandemic housing boom
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Babcock Ranch in Southwest Florida by Kitson & Partners exemplifies a holistic commitment to community resiliency, from homes built to above-code standards to on-site energy and water utilties and reclaimed wetlands to help mitigate flooding, among other steps, big and small.
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Design

c. 2023 Kevin Fujii
The so-called 'Miracle House' on Maui survived a wildfire that wiped out 2,200 homes and structures in Lahaina Town in 2023. Photo: c. 2023 Kevin Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat
Building better with proven tools and techniques and a systems-based approach reduces the property loss and economic impact of natural disasters while strengthening communities...
Oct. 13, 2025
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Open floor plan living room with tall ceiling
From incorporating outdoor space to adding ceiling height, there are a number of ways to make small homes feel more spacious
Oct. 9, 2025
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Reducing the size of a loft space gives more footage to secondary bedrooms, a definite 'Do' according to recent consumer research.
Homebuyers have more choices now that resales are making a comeback. Here's how to combat the competition.
Oct. 2, 2025
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House with a 'For Rent' sign in the front yard
Nearly 90% of single-family rentals are owned by small landlords.
Sept. 29, 2025

Construction

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A man and a woman holding a hard hat looks over plans on a laptop at a construction site
In 39 states, the median wage for full-time women working in construction is higher than the median wage earned by all full-time working women
Oct. 9, 2025
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On the final day of the Women in Residential Construction Conference, Jenkins encouraged women to stay ignited and to maintain a connection with fellow attendees
Oct. 8, 2025
Cosmic Buildings
Cosmic robot at work
Using innovative mobile micro-factories, Cosmic Buildings aims to reduce construction time and costs by up to 30%, while exceeding safety standards and supporting wildfire-affected...
Oct. 8, 2025
IBACOS
A properly formed cricket extends past the wall and directs water away from the roof-to-wall intersection
When it comes to residential roofing, getting the big things right—proper flashing, underlayment, and ventilation—is critical. But details like crickets and saddles can make or...
Oct. 6, 2025

Business Management

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New single-family home
Unsold new-home inventory reached 124,000 homes in August—the highest level since July 2009
Oct. 9, 2025
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Aerial overview of Johnstown, Pa.
Monthly costs for the typical single-family home consume more than 33% of the average annual income, but some metros are far more affordable
Oct. 9, 2025
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A row of suburban houses
Nationwide active inventory may still be 10% below levels seen in 2019, but in some states, active listings are growing
Oct. 8, 2025
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Real estate agent talking to a couple of homebuyers
In August, 56,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled—the highest share for the month since 2017
Oct. 8, 2025

Sales + Marketing

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Wolf Ranch aerial overview
Struggling to program the amenities for your next community? Let these features from the 2025 National Sales & Marketing Awards be your guide
Oct. 8, 2025
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Millennial couple holds up keys to new house
In the 50 largest metros, Millennials accounted for 49.7% of purchase requests in 2024. In some metros, however, Millennials accounted for upwards of 60% of all mortgage applications...
Sept. 19, 2025
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As of most recent 2024 data, there are 1.34 million women working in construction roles
Sept. 18, 2025
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A recent study shows 61% of Boomers never plan to sell their homes, and just 10% say they'll sell in the next five years
Sept. 17, 2025

Idea Homes

Titebond
Article + Video: Titebond takes center stage as a key sponsor of the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Idea Home, showcasing its advanced caulks and sealants alongside its renowned...
Sept. 18, 2025
Eldorado Stone
Article + Video: Eldorado Stone® and Drain-N-Dry™ Lath bring style and performance to the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Idea Home, showcasing products that blend beauty with durability...
Sept. 18, 2025

Events

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The pandemic permanently changed how people want to live. In this episode of Women at WIRC, we sit down with the researchers of the America at Home Study to learn the latest
Sept. 22, 2025
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Liza Hausman / WIRC hero
In this episode of Women at WIRC, we talk with Houzz’s vice president of industry marketing Liza Hausman about how home builders can stay up to date on the latest marketing tools...
Sept. 9, 2025