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In September, existing-home sales grew on both a month-over-month and year-over-year basis
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Design

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The Florin model of the Nouveau Collection at Amalyn, a Toll Brothers community in Bethesda, Md., showcases the trend of built outdoor spaces that connect and enhance the home's indoor spaces and overall appeal.
Among features driven by the pandemic, the importance of built outdoor spaces has shown staying power as a valuable selling point
Oct. 22, 2025
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Innovation comes in many forms for the housing industry. Take this one-question poll and let us know what's driving you to innovate!
Oct. 22, 2025
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Small kitchens can often feel cramped and unusable, but they don't have to be. Follow these tips to make even the smallest kitchens feel more functional and spacious
Oct. 17, 2025
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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.
The housing industry has an opportunity—and a responsibility—to lead efforts to strengthen its part of the built environment to better withstand the impacts of natural disasters...
Oct. 13, 2025

Construction

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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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Simonton Windows and Doors' 5500 Window Series
From fire-rated walls to doors and windows designed to withstand harsh winds, these innovative products can enhance a home's resiliency
Oct. 9, 2025
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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

Business Management

Recipients of the 2024 National Housing Quality Award were recognized at Pro Builder's U40 Leadership Summit in Las Vegas. The program evaluates and rewards operational excellence in home building.
Industry-leading individuals and companies join the mission to recognize and affect operational excellence in home building
Oct. 22, 2025
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Over the past 15 years, the share of homes using electric heating has increased, while the share of homes using natural gas has declined
Oct. 21, 2025
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Americans are moving less and less. In 2024, just 11% of the entire US population chose to relocate
Oct. 21, 2025
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Homebuyers saw big discounts in September, with the share of homes selling below asking price reaching a new high for the month
Oct. 21, 2025

Sales + Marketing

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In a recent survey of Gen Z adults, nearly half of all respondents reported feeling ready to buy a home, but only 36% say they are financially prepared to do so
Oct. 16, 2025
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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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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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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

Idea Homes

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Stretching the Budget To Meet the Massachusetts Stretch Code When Albert and Christina Cummings purchased a prime piece of land in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts back...
Oct. 23, 2025
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The NEWLOOK Experience Home is taking shape! This month, we’ve made exciting strides in construction, bringing our vision closer to reality. From structural advancements to detailed...
Oct. 16, 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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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