Home Builder News and Analysis

K. Hovnanian’s Ron Nelson Talks Marketing
Marketing K. Hovnanian’s Ron Nelson Talks Marketing Key marketing goals for K. Hovnanian Homes include financing perks and pushing quick move-in homes. read more
5 Hardworking Sinks for Super Bowl Party Prep
Sinks 5 Hardworking Sinks for Super Bowl Party Prep Workstation sinks are expected to be a popular choice for kitchens over the next three years, according to the NKBA 2025 Kitchen Trends report. read more
Building Down: How Home Builders Are Leveraging Basements as a Premium Amenity
Builder - Intel Building Down: How Home Builders Are Leveraging Basements as a Premium Amenity For some builders, the basement is an opportunity to give homebuyers space to grow into. read more
Trumark Gives $100,000 to Fire Recovery Efforts
Fire Safety Trumark Gives $100,000 to Fire Recovery Efforts 'Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles.' read more
Turner Confirmed as HUD Secretary
Affordable Housing Turner Confirmed as HUD Secretary He will lead the agency when homelessness is on the rise and housing affordability is a growing issue. read more
5 Questions With Disaster Operations Director Jonathan Falk
Hurricanes 5 Questions With Disaster Operations Director Jonathan Falk Taking a look at 2024’s record number of extreme weather events, Falk shares... read more
House Plan of the Week: Medium-Sized Multigenerational Layout
Plans House Plan of the Week: Medium-Sized Multigenerational Layout This 2,410-square-foot home design gives buyers room for in-laws. read more
McKinley Homes Names New CFO
Leadership McKinley Homes Names New CFO Andrew Gagne has previously served in finance leadership roles positions with Davidson Homes and PulteGroup. read more
Submissions Open for 2025 BUILDER 100
Housing Data Submissions Open for 2025 BUILDER 100 Fill out the survey by Feb. 21 to be considered for our annual list of the nation's top builders ranked by closings. read more
How Tariffs May Affect the Home Building Industry
Economic Conditions How Tariffs May Affect the Home Building Industry Zonda principal Todd Tomalak shares potential impacts of the proposed tariffs, including rising costs and supply chain readjustments. read more
Trump Urged to Exempt Building Materials From Tariffs
Economics Trump Urged to Exempt Building Materials From Tariffs The NAHB says the 25% tariff hike will drive up the cost of construction and negatively impact housing affordability. read more

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Multigenerational house plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Medium-Sized Multigenerational Layout

This 2,410-square-foot home design gives buyers room for in-laws.

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Simple barndominium plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Bold Barndominium

This new design feels more modern than rustic.

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Country cottage house plan with porch, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Dreaming of Spring Porch Time

This fresh home design showcases indoor-outdoor living.

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Home With Two Bedrooms
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Home With Two Bedrooms

This ADU design sports sleek curb appeal and a versatile layout.

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House Plan of the Week: Medium-Sized Multigenerational Layout

This 2,410-square-foot home design gives buyers room for in-laws. More

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House Plan of the Week: Bold Barndominium

This new design feels more modern than rustic. More

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House Plan of the Week: Dreaming of Spring Porch Time

This fresh home design showcases indoor-outdoor living. More

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Home With Two Bedrooms

This ADU design sports sleek curb appeal and a versatile layout. More

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AI in Home Building: Enhancing Efficiency Without Replacing Jobs

BUILDER sat down with AI expert Francesco Iorio to learn what’s happening with the... More

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8 Design Trends Spicing Up Kitchen Spaces in 2025

Kitchen size is on the rise and homeowners are loving bold backsplashes, classic... More

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House Plan of the Week: Fresh Starter Home for 2025

This 1,372-square-foot design would also make a great downsized dwelling More

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NKBA Report: Kitchens Are Getting Eclectic

Expect more statement colors, mix-and-match finishes, and decorative hardware to... More

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House Plan of the Week: Winter Storage

This move-up home design showcases plenty of closets. More

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