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Starter homes have been in high demand as first-time buyers find themselves in competition with repeat buyers. Even so, much of the Midwest offers a high share of affordable starter...
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For 2027, paint companies are making their Color of the Year selections based on a growing trend toward authenticity, wellness, and a desire to connect with the natural world
Oct. 6, 2026
Recent survey data show homeowners are increasingly opting for more spacious bathrooms with aging-in-place features
Oct. 1, 2026
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Across the industry, there’s a perception that specifying high-performance windows and doors in your builds means dealing with heavier, bulkier products. That can mean significant...
Oct. 1, 2026
How we live in our homes has dramatically changed over the years. We spend more time in our kitchens and expect our appliances to handle multiple jobs. Through apps and devices...
Oct. 1, 2026

Construction

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AI in Construction
AI has worked its way into almost every aspect of the home building process, making everything from the back office to the front lines more effective and more efficient. And there...
Oct. 7, 2026
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Electric heat pumps are one of the hottest topics in residential construction, and for good reason. But proper installation and homeowner education is critical to achieve total...
Oct. 6, 2026
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Concept of green home building
The scholarship aims to advance the work of young green building professionals by paying for their travel expenses to the 2027 International Builders’ Show.
Oct. 6, 2026
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Wall assembly
Residential construction has come a long way with energy code demands, better building science, and more comfortable and durable houses, but along the way, wall assemblies started...
Oct. 5, 2026

Business Management

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Austin, Texas, city skyline
New homes are selling at a discount nationwide compared with the existing market, but in some Sun Belt cities, those discounts reach nearly 20%
Oct. 6, 2026
More than half of surveyed households say they're house poor, but high housing payments are especially impacting the youngest set of homeowners
Oct. 2, 2026
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Worker on a mitre saw
Sept. 30, 2026
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Milwaukee skyline
In the Northeast and Midwest, many markets are still seeing home-price growth higher than the national average
Sept. 29, 2026

Sales + Marketing

As the Baby Boomer generation ages and younger generations take longer to form households, the housing market is projected to see the demand for housing decline over the next ...
Sept. 26, 2026
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First-time buyers tour a home with a real estate agent
Entry-level homebuyers are looking at more than the list price. They’re considering livability and costs for the next five to 10 years
Aug. 18, 2026
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Most Americans say they are happy where they currently are, but nearly 60% say they would still move if the opportunity was right
Aug. 18, 2026
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New-home community
When it comes to marketing, buyers are gravitating toward communities that promise a personalized yet connected experience
Aug. 14, 2026

Idea Homes

With the NEWLOOK Experience home entering the final stages of construction, many of our sponsors’ products are now installed and making a significant impact throughout the...
Sept. 16, 2026
Sept. 3, 2026

Events

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IBS 2027
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
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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