The Share of New Homes With a Two-Story Foyer Declined in 2021
The trend of the two-story foyer is on the decline as builders and homebuyers seek out more efficient ways to save space in new-construction projects
Townhouse Construction Market Posts Strong Q3 Gains
The market share for townhouse construction is on the rise, and more strong gains are expected as prospective first-time buyers seek out medium-density residential neighborhoods
Higher Mortgage Rates Are Taking a Toll on New Construction
Housing starts are falling as elevated interest rates chip away at buyer demand
Builders and Developers Report Worsening Credit Conditions in Q3 2022
Credit on loans for Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) was less available and more expensive in the third quarter of the year
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New-Construction Projects
Single-Family Housing Starts Dropped to Two-Year Low in September
Home builders slowed their pace of new construction in September as higher interest rates continued to price out a growing share of would-be buyers
New-Construction Projects
As Remote Workers Return to the Suburbs, Experts Predict a Rise in New-Home Construction
A growing number of city residents are switching to remote work full-time, and as many of them seek out additional living space in the suburbs, housing experts say new-construction projects are taking off
Regional Builders
Texas Home Builders Forced to Offer Discounts to Dump Inventory by Year End
Soaring housing costs are forcing Texas home builders to slow production and offer concessions in order to sell completed homes
New-Construction Projects
New Listings Fall as Housing Starts Climb to Record High
Buyers are finding a scarcity of new listings amid higher mortgage rates and slower home sales, but new-home construction will put pressure on home prices over the next several months
New-Construction Projects
Fed Economist Forecasts Uptick in Single-Family Construction
The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building
Design Best Practices
How to Decide Between ‘Would-Haves’ and ‘Could-Haves’ in the Design/Build Process
As housing costs surge, buyers are being forced to sacrifice essential amenities to save money, but these tips from Housing Design Matters help to simplify the selections process
Design
Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic
This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic
Financing
Cancellation Rates Are Soaring in Metro Denver as Interest Rates Price Out Homebuyers
Homebuyers in metro Denver are being forced to pull out of home purchase agreements for homes already under construction following the Fed's consecutive rate hikes
New-Construction Projects
Builders Break Ground on First-of-Its-Kind 3D Printed Home in Houston
When completed, this single-family multistory home in Houston will serve as a prototype for 3D-printing technology in the residential sector
Builders
NAHB Builders Report Strong Business Growth in 2021
NAHB builders posted strong revenue gains and a solid uptick in housing starts throughout 2021
