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Walking trail at a master planned community
The best-selling master planned communities of 2025 collectively sold almost 33,000 homes in 2025, so what worked for them?
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Construction workers working together on a home project
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Designer meeting with two new clients
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Hartford, Conn., city skyline
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Row of manufactured homes
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Design

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Living room with neutral color palette and wood tones
In 2026, homeowners are seeking out functional, wellness-inspired spaces defined by timeless neutrals and natural materials
Jan. 2, 2026
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The Frank Condos in Austin's historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood features 30 units on a three-acre infill lot and is a prime (and well-received) example of the city's upzoning allowances to enable attainable housing.
If Texas can enact state laws that allow smaller lots and higher density development, maybe other states will follow
Dec. 16, 2025
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2025 Healthy Homes Summit attendees
On September 18, 2025, the inaugural Healthy Homes Summit produced by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) convened a diverse cross-section of the residential industry...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Front elevation of home by Visbeen Architects
These early sketches and renderings showcase the creative process behind creating great designs
Dec. 4, 2025

Construction

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Off-site construction techniques are gaining popularity due to the cost- and time- savings benefits they provide as well as their ability to bring something new to the market
Dec. 31, 2025
Champion Homes
Champion Homes celebrates opening of Innovation Communities
Called Innovation Cottages, the two homes are both ENERGY STAR Certified and built using off-site construction techniques
Dec. 30, 2025
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When launching Yeti Services, Mary Peters says she had to fail first before ultimately finding success. In this episode of Women at WIRC, Peters shares how learning from her mistakes...
Dec. 29, 2025
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An Energy Star staple for whole-home certification calls for specifying and installing Grade I insulation (per the Residential Energy Services Network, or RESNET standards) in all assemblies, as well as prebatting in hard-to-reach areas of the attic.
High-performance housing programs are being sunsetted or severely curtailed, but Energy Star remains the benchmark for building better
Dec. 24, 2025

Business Management

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Eugene, Ore., city skyline
Americans didn't move as much as they did in recent years, but some states still saw a sharp increase in new residents
Jan. 8, 2026
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Home damaged from flood
In a recent survey, 93% of Americans said they expect their homes to be impacted by a natural disaster over the next three years. Also factoring in rising insurance costs in high...
Jan. 8, 2026
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A stack of lumber in the foreground with a construction worker framing a house in the background
Foreign-born workers account for one in every three trades people nationwide, and that figure is even higher in metros where housing inventory is growing
Jan. 6, 2026
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Couple buys a home for the first time
In Q-3 2025, rising inventory and low buyer demand helped bring prices down for first-time homebuyers
Jan. 5, 2026

Sales + Marketing

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Builders can market a new community before construction starts by using early visualization tools, phased rollouts, and lifestyle content tied to development milestones
Dec. 23, 2025
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Follow these tips to help carve a competitive edge and preserve profitability as the housing market slows
Dec. 10, 2025
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Not all buyers 55 and older are alike in their housing preference, and are hip enough to want modern features that suit an active lifestyle
Dec. 4, 2025
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Multiple generations living under one roof
Whether it's for affordability or convenience, more families are choosing to cohabitate under one roof
Dec. 1, 2025

Idea Homes

Tour the Desert Comfort Idea Home
Explore the Desert Comfort Idea Home and hear from the mastermind behind it during key stages of the home's construction
Dec. 23, 2025
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This month’s photo gallery captures the dramatic progress happening across the NEWLOOK Experience Home site. You’ll see the pool taking shape with completed rebar, formwork, and...
Dec. 2, 2025

Events

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Vista model from Cavco
Pro Builder Show Village at IBS 2026 offers a firsthand look at what’s possible (and attainable) through high-quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design
Dec. 3, 2025
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In this episode of the Women at WIRC podcast, Porter, senior lead scientist at Dupont, discusses her commitment to creating better, more sustainable building products and how ...
Dec. 3, 2025