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Apply for the National Housing Quality Operational Improvement Program!

Take advantage of this time-proven process to sharpen all aspects of your home building business and validate the moves you’re making to get better and sustain profitability

NAHB

Podcast: What the Blue Wave May Mean for Housing

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Markets

20 Affordable Metros That Out-Perform Nationwide Metrics

Illustration of people trying to bring down the price of housing

Tell Us: What Is The Biggest Barrier to Housing Affordability?

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NAHB

The Impact of Data Center Construction on Housing's Labor Pool

Design

A developed land approved for construction

Opinion & Blogs

What Other States Can Learn from Georgia's Permitting Reform

Industry-led advocacy efforts demonstrate that builders and developers can help achieve practical legislative solutions that aid affordability

Oct. 28, 2026

Market Data + Trends

Kitchen Designs Shift From Open Concept to Zoned Layouts

In 2027, expect to see more requests for zoned, deliberate spaces and less open concept floor plans. Wellness integration is also expected to make its way further into the kitchen...

Oct. 15, 2026

Jasper 3B | Capstone Homes | Architeyk | ES Consulting & Design | Builders Design | Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Design Best Practices

Three Luxury Features Are Back and Earning Their Square Footage

Builders are rethinking the pantry, laundry, and primary bath, adding function over floor space

Oct. 8, 2026

Opinion & Blogs

Housing, We Have a Problem

The disconnect between current home designs and the actual needs of modern American households can only be solved by studying and responding to life patterns

Oct. 8, 2026

Building Better

Deckorators certified pros work to construct a ramp during Build it Forward event in Nashville

Markets

Decking Pros Flock to Nashville for Build it Forward Volunteer Event

The multi-day volunteer event brought 80 decking pros and their crews from across the country to Nashville for the chance to help build accessible ramps and outdoor spaces that...

Oct. 30, 2026

Results of a Skilled Labor survey from October 2026

You Told Us: How Housing Should Address its Skilled Labor Shortage

The results are in ... plus some bonus content to consider!

Oct. 30, 2026

Clem Newcamp (in yellow vest) is the manager of field services and client success at IBACOS, a construction quality partner of several production home builders.

Building Better

What Does Your Sales Team Know About Quality?

Sales and construction don't mix, right? Here's why they need to

Oct. 28, 2026

Mentoring the Future of Home Building

The annual Student Competitions at IBS give aspiring industry professionals a real-life view into the world of residential construction

Oct. 18, 2026

Business Management

National Housing Quality Awards

FAQs About the National Housing Quality Program

Considering an application to the housing industry's most prestigious program to enable and recognize operational excellence? Start here

Nov. 11, 2026

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Women in Residential Construction

Podcast: Networking, Career Growth, and Learning to Advocate for Yourself

Women at WIRC

During the Women in Residential Construction Conference, On3's Jeanne Conger and Dandelion Energy's Kathy Hannun spoke about their experience in leadership and the support systems...

Oct. 29, 2026

Business Management

12 Ways Purchasing Adds Value in a Downturn

There are a dozen reasons to keep your purchasing team during a downturn, but there is only one reason not to—because you don’t value their impact on successfully navigating market...

Oct. 28, 2026

The Home Depot Foundation pledges $1 billion to veteran causes

Housing Supply + Affordability

The Home Depot Foundation Commits $1B to Veteran Causes by 2032

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested $650 million in causes that support veterans. The most recently announced funding will go toward alternative and transitional...

Oct. 23, 2026

Sales + Marketing

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Sales + Marketing

5 Truths About Technology and Judgement

AI is changing how everyone and everything in the housing food chain does things, but judgement remains a critical skill to achieve success

Oct. 30, 2026

Market Data + Trends

What Trade-Offs Will Buyers Make to Afford a Home?

Most homebuyers say they will accept a smaller home or make lifestyle sacrifices to buy a home, but that’s especially true for the Gen Z cohort

Oct. 9, 2026

The Welcome Center for Sol Modern builds trust, conveys value, and captures the emotional essence of modern desert living for this high-rise rental apartment building in the heart of downtown Phoenix.

Sales + Marketing

Welcome Centers That Ideally Mix Design and Technology

Winners from the Nationals’ Welcome/Sales-Leasing Centers awards show that thoughtful design, human connection, and selective technology help buyers picture a lifestyle as much...

Oct. 8, 2026

The tiered and beautifully landscaped outdoor oasis for Gull Lake Zen Prairie in Michigan earned Gold in NAHB's 2025 Best in American Living Awards.

Design

5 Award-Winning Outdoor Oases

Winners in the outdoor living category of the Best in American Living Awards showcase next-level design, functionality, and fun while optimizing their surroundings

Oct. 7, 2026

Idea Homes

NewLook

847® Spray Adhesive

A must-have for pro drywall finishers, 847 Spray Adhesive is the key to flawlessly installing most Trim-Tex vinyl beads. A high-tack, pressure-sensitive spray, each 16oz can of...

Nov. 2, 2026

NewLook

Fast Edge® Paper

Made of laminated paper over a vinyl core, Large Fast Edge Paper’s patented mud locks keep the corner bead held firmly in place without the need for staples or adhesives...

Nov. 2, 2026

Events

NAHB

Gain a Competitive Edge at the International Builders' Show

From the exhibit floor, educational sessions, networking and leadership opportunities, and high-energy events, IBS offers something for everyone in our industry

Oct. 6, 2026

Women in Residential Construction

Linda Cirigliano on Why Having an Owner's Representative Is a Necessity

Women at WIRC

Linda Cirigliano, founder of LC Three, a New York-based owner's representation firm tells us about the gap she's seeing in the industry for owner's representatives who can not...

Sept. 29, 2026