Home Builder News and Analysis

Transformer Shortage Leaves Builders Powerless to Finish Thousands of Homes
Supply Chain Transformer Shortage Leaves Builders Powerless to Finish Thousands of Homes As the housing shortage continues to mount, a critical distribution transformer shortage (with additional hurdles) is impeding home building and development. read more
Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami
Events Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami Zonda's new event will shine a light on one of real estate's most exciting segments. read more
3 Ways Private Home Builders Can Compete with Big Public Builders
Builder Intel 3 Ways Private Home Builders Can Compete with Big Public Builders Tips for keeping the American dream alive read more
Alternative Material Approaches to Achieve Resiliency
Building Materials Alternative Material Approaches to Achieve Resiliency Concrete, steel, and hemp building products can help builders produce resilient... read more
Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country in Q3 Amid Elevated Rates, Home Prices
Affordable Housing Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country in Q3 Amid Elevated Rates, Home Prices Median home prices in 99% of counties analyzed by ATTOM were less affordable than historical standards in the third quarter. read more
McBride Homes Appoints Jake Eilermann CEO
Leadership McBride Homes Appoints Jake Eilermann CEO Eilermann has overseen day-to-day operations of the builder for the past four years as president of the company. read more
We Should Make More Room for Women in Construction: Here’s How and Why
Builder Intel We Should Make More Room for Women in Construction: Here’s How and Why The good news is that more women are entering the construction industry... read more
8 New Window and Door Products to Peer Into
Products 8 New Window and Door Products to Peer Into Check out the latest in windows, doors, and hardware accessories. read more
Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23 Years
Interest Rates Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23 Years The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31% in the last week of September. read more
Winter Comes Early for Home Builder Stocks
Stock Prices Winter Comes Early for Home Builder Stocks After tearing through 2023 at a record pace, stocks have finally pulled back in September. read more
Home Buyer Affordability Declines Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates in August
Affordable Housing Home Buyer Affordability Declines Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates in August The national median mortgage payment was 18% higher than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. read more

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Modern Multifamily Design, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Multifamily Layout

See how this five-unit townhome plan showcases individual garages.

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Modern ranch house plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects

Check out how this upscale home design includes a basement with even more space.

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Narrow Farmhouse Plan, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot

This 2,269-square-foot design is less than 29 feet wide.

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Modern Farmhouse Plan with Four Bedrooms, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: 1,800 Square Feet with One Story and Four Bedrooms

Do the math: This small farmhouse design packs in the flexibility.

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Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami

Zonda's new event will shine a light on one of real estate's most exciting segments. More

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10 Bathroom Design Trends That Should Be on Your Radar

Learn more about homeowners' latest bathroom design preferences from the 2023 U.S.... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Multifamily Layout

See how this five-unit townhome plan showcases individual garages. More

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Sherwin-Williams Unveils 2024 Color of the Year Upward

The relaxed blue hue ‘evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects

Check out how this upscale home design includes a basement with even more space. More

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15 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners Recognized in BUILDER's September Issue

Plus, learn how improving the ‘visitability’ of new homes benefits all. More

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Why Builders and Developers Should Be Constructing More Aging-Ready Homes

By 2034, older adults will outnumber children. Improving the ‘visitability’ of new... More

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Last Detail: Retractable, Pivoting TV Offers Indoor-Outdoor Viewing Capabilities

In the award-winning Healdsburg Guest House, the television can be used for... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot

This 2,269-square-foot design is less than 29 feet wide. More

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