Offsite building solutions for housing are poised to gain more traction in the market and are already leading the way in energy efficiency
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Housing supply before vs. after
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Design

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Architect drawing a floor plan
When market conditions change, it sometimes just takes a few simple updates to turn the floor plan into something buyers are after
Aug. 27, 2026
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Row of townhomes
Townhome starts fell in Q-2 2026. Still, housing industry pros suggest this decline is only temporary and that construction activity will pick up as buyers seek out medium-density...
Aug. 20, 2026
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Aug. 17, 2026
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The United States Forest Service has moved national wildfire preparedness to its highest level, a five out of five. This means that U.S. firefighting resources are heavily committed...
Aug. 17, 2026

Construction

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AI is changing how the construction industry works, and this shift has made education and training sessions that much more important
Aug. 21, 2026
The program aims to help the next generation find careers in engineering, architecture, and construction
Aug. 21, 2026
Habitat For Humanity will use the funds to advance modular construction and other offsite techniques across the US
Aug. 20, 2026
Earlier this month, LIXIL hosted campers from the Tools & Tiaras Summer Camp at their experience center in New York City. While there, campers worked in teams to complete various...
Aug. 10, 2026

Business Management

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For sale sign in a front yard
Seller competition is heating up as listings rise and pending sales drop off
Aug. 27, 2026
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New-home construction
The new-home market is seeing competition as resale prices fall, but out-of-town home shoppers could keep new-home sales up
Aug. 27, 2026
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hurricane damage on a home in Florida
A recent report finds that new homes can be 10 to 15% cheaper to insure than homes on the resale market, and new builds in markets with an older housing stock see even higher ...
Aug. 27, 2026
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Row of build-to-rent housing
Despite weak activity in Q-2 2026, the share of build-to-rent housing has grown compared with historic norms
Aug. 25, 2026

Sales + Marketing

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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
Winners from the 2026 National Sales & Marketing Awards share their insights on what makes a successful social media campaign
Aug. 5, 2026

Idea Homes

With landscaping underway, finishes coming together, and sponsor products transforming every space, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is rapidly approaching completion.
July 27, 2026
The completed pool has quickly become one of the most striking features of the property. As finish work continues to accelerate throughout the home, each week brings us closer...
June 29, 2026

Events

Our Fall events in Dallas are filling up fast, so don't miss your (expenses-paid) opportunity to deepen your supply chain bench!
Aug. 7, 2026
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Women at WIRC
In her talk from the 2025 Women in Residential Construction Conference, Allison Guido of Almar Building & Remodeling shares lessons she learned from the book 'Who Moved My Cheese...
Aug. 6, 2026