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Movers moving boxes inside
Renters are more mobile than homeowners in all 100 of the largest US cities—a shift from the pandemic housing boom when homeowners were more likely to move across the country
Builder: New Leaf Custom Homes | Architect/Designer: The Design Shop | Photographer: Costa Christ
Compact outdoor space
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For sale sign in the front yard of a suburban home
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Home builder at a jobsite
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Indigo Cove in South Carolina's Lowcountry features three-bedroom build-to-rent townhomes surrounded by programmed and natural amenities.
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Design

John Cole
The exterior of the finished conversion of a 1922 storage garage maintained the original's style and size, but extended the width of the existing dormer window to allow more natural light into the space.
Architect JP Ward shares his insights about converting a garage to an accessory dwelling unit and the key differences from a ground-up build.
May 19, 2026
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Architect working on a floor plan
The way people live in and interact with their homes has changed over the years, and architects are shifting their design approach to align with the modern homeowner
May 15, 2026
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Kitchen with dual-toned kitchen cabinets
Observed in single-family homes, townhomes, and more, these design trends are signaling what today’s buyers are looking for
May 12, 2026
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New homes in a master planned community
From diverse housing types to third spaces and more, these trends are helping attract homebuyers to new-home communities
May 8, 2026

Construction

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NAHB members are invited to join NAHB's Advocacy team for the 2026 Legislative Conference on June 10 and meet with members of Congress to discuss housing issues.
Here are the issues NAHB members will focus on during meetings with members of Congress on June 10.
May 15, 2026
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Construction workers looking over plans
Residential building wages remain competitive, but compared with previous years, wage growth has slowed considerably
May 12, 2026
Home Builders Institute
Eugene Graf and Ed Brady in conversation for Ed Talks podcast
In its debut episode, host and president of the Home Builders Institute Ed Brady speaks with HBI Board of Trustees chairman Eugene Graf about the challenging labor market and ...
May 7, 2026
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Worker uses harness to prevent falling while on a scaffolding
As part of the 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week, OSHA is encouraging employers to take part in training activities and safety demonstrations...
May 5, 2026

Business Management

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Neighborhood in Austin, Texas
Since the pandemic housing boom, home price growth has slowed, and some metros have even seen substantial declines
May 19, 2026
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Pending sale sign posted in a front yard
Pending-home sales are up on both a year-over-year and month-over-month basis. Annually, pending sales grew in every region except for the Northeast
May 19, 2026
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Providence skyline
The top seller's markets are also seeing heavy competition from renters
May 19, 2026
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Boise, Idaho skyline
In the last 10 years, home prices grew by more than 80%, but some regions of the US saw growth rates of more than 100%
May 15, 2026

Sales + Marketing

Studio Home
ADUs and Studios don't have to be one unit per lot; they can be combined to create larger connected spaces for multiple purposes and household formations.
ADUs and studios built in factory settings are not only efficient to produce, but address the needs of an increasing number of today's home buyers and households
May 5, 2026
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Gen Z couple purchasing a home
According to recent survey data, 80% of Gen Z buyers received financial help when purchasing their home
May 1, 2026
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Sponsored
The Silent Audition: Engaging Before the Click Most builders assume the sales funnel begins the moment a lead hits the CRM. In reality, the most critical engagement happens much...
May 1, 2026
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Construction worker holding plans and a hard hat
Recent survey data show that the number of adults between the ages of 18 and 25 interested in working in the trades has doubled over the last decade. Even so, the share remains...
April 21, 2026

Idea Homes

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Maze Nails: Double Hot-Dipped Galvanized Asphalt & Fiberglass Shingle Nails R100 series Designed for the secure application of asphalt and fiberglass shingles.Also available...
May 12, 2026
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Maze Nails: Stainless Steel Painted Trim Nails SST3A series High quality painted trim nails for use with trim coil, soffit and fascia. Available painted in many different colors...
May 12, 2026

Events

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Women at WIRC
In this episode of Women at WIRC, architect, contractor, tech expert, and author Grace Mase demystifies integrating AI to help boost predictability and profitability
April 28, 2026
She Built Fundation Ambassadors (L-R) Blake Udine, Zoey Gerson, and Wynee Druschel made quite an impression at the 2026 International Builders' Show, educating and encouraging adults and kids alike about careers in the skilled construction trades.
At the 2026 International Builders’ Show, The She Built Foundation enlisted a trio of young female ambassadors to share the message of career opportunities for women in construction...
April 2, 2026