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How to Upsell Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency How to Upsell Energy Efficiency Home buyers want energy efficiency, here's how builders can sell it. read more
James Hardie Acquires The AZEK Company in $8.75 Billion Deal
Mergers and Acquisitions James Hardie Acquires The AZEK Company in $8.75 Billion Deal The merger increases the total addressable market for the building materials company to $23 billion. read more
New Home Sales Dip in February: Zonda
Local Markets New Home Sales Dip in February: Zonda The national market held steady at an average level of performance for the second consecutive month. read more
Release Roundup: What Else Is in the News?
Lighting Release Roundup: What Else Is in the News? From land deals to robots, there's always something else going on. read more
Lennar Beats Street, Warns of Weak Market
Earnings Reports Lennar Beats Street, Warns of Weak Market As America’s second-largest builder, the company’s results are seen as a bellwether. read more
7 Takeaways From the National Housing Supply Summit
Housing Policy 7 Takeaways From the National Housing Supply Summit Panelists discussed potential solutions for labor, lumber, legislation, land, and lending challenges impeding housing supply. read more
A Convenient Truth About New Homes and Climate Change
Builder Intel A Convenient Truth About New Homes and Climate Change Resilient construction delivers surprising home insurance benefits. read more
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QXO Acquires Beacon for $11 Billion
Roofing QXO Acquires Beacon for $11 Billion QXO has promised to shake up the $800 billion building materials industry with its massive war chest and ambitious plans. read more
Could Job Apps Via Text Solve Labor Issues?
Hiring Could Job Apps Via Text Solve Labor Issues? Attempting to solve industry labor challenges with AI, recently launched Propel People is meeting applicants where they are. read more
Banking on the Future: Land Banking’s Role in Home Building’s Future
Land Banking on the Future: Land Banking’s Role in Home Building’s Future With more and more home builders moving toward a land-light operating model, land banking will have a significant role to play in the industry. read more
House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza
Plans House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza This simple-yet-spacious design can hold a recreational vehicle. read more

The Pulse

March 24, 2025
  1. BUILDER James Hardie Acquires The AZEK Company in $8.75...
    James Hardie Acquires The AZEK Company in $8.75 Billion Deal
  2. BUILDER New Home Sales Dip in February: Zonda
    New Home Sales Dip in February: Zonda
  3. BUILDER Release Roundup: What Else Is in the News?
    Release Roundup: What Else Is in the News?
  4. BUILDER Lennar Beats Street, Warns of Weak Market
    Lennar Beats Street, Warns of Weak Market
  5. BUILDER 7 Takeaways From the National Housing Supply...
    7 Takeaways From the National Housing Supply Summit
  6. BUILDER QXO Acquires Beacon for $11 Billion
    QXO Acquires Beacon for $11 Billion
  7. BUILDER Could Job Apps Via Text Solve Labor Issues?
    Could Job Apps Via Text Solve Labor Issues?
  8. BUILDER Banking on the Future: Land Banking’s Role in...
    Banking on the Future: Land Banking’s Role in Home Building’s Future
  9. BUILDER House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza
    House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza
  10. BUILDER Inside PulteGroup’s Del Webb Explore Brand
    Inside PulteGroup’s Del Webb Explore Brand
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New Home Sales Dip in February: Zonda
New Home Sales Dip in February: Zonda
Release Roundup: What Else Is in the News?
Release Roundup: What Else Is in the News?
Lennar Beats Street, Warns of Weak Market
Lennar Beats Street, Warns of Weak Market

House Plans

Barndominium house plan with four bedrooms, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza
By: Aurora Zeledon

This simple-yet-spacious design can hold a recreational vehicle.

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1 story house plan with wraparound porch, front exterior. See interior views at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Simply Springtime
By: Aurora Zeledon

Embrace the season with wraparound porches.

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Contemporary duplex plan, front exterior. See more views at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Duplexes Deserve Curb Appeal Too
By: Aurora Zeledon

Check out this contemporary multifamily design.

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The Rise of the ‘Garagedominium’: Where Cars and Living Collide
The Rise of the ‘Garagedominium’: Where Cars and Living Collide
By: Aurora Zeledon

Think barndominium, but with even more parking and storage.

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Design

House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza
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House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza
By Aurora Zeledon

This simple-yet-spacious design can hold a recreational vehicle. More

Tags: Design, parking, Garage, Plans, Floor Plans
House Plan of the Week: Simply Springtime
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House Plan of the Week: Simply Springtime
By Aurora Zeledon

Embrace the season with wraparound porches. More

Tags: Design, Outdoor Rooms, Outdoor Spaces, Flexible Space, Outdoor Living
Why the Open Floor Plan Is Here to Stay
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Why the Open Floor Plan Is Here to Stay
By Symone Strong

The popular layout is evolving to include elements of separation and functionality... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Interior Design, Single Family, Plans
House Plan of the Week: Duplexes Deserve Curb Appeal Too
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House Plan of the Week: Duplexes Deserve Curb Appeal Too
By Aurora Zeledon

Check out this contemporary multifamily design. More

Tags: Design, Plans, Floor Plans, Multifamily, House Floor Plans
The Rise of the ‘Garagedominium’: Where Cars and Living Collide
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The Rise of the ‘Garagedominium’: Where Cars and Living Collide
By Aurora Zeledon

Think barndominium, but with even more parking and storage. More

Tags: Garage, Plans, Floor Plans, Residential Projects, Garages
Introducing the 2025 NewHomeSource Concept Home
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Introducing the 2025 NewHomeSource Concept Home
By Heather Wright

The concept home, created by BUILDER magazine's 2023 Builder of the Year Ashton... More

Tags: Design, Technology, Interior Design, 3D Technology, Ashton Woods
The Top 10 Tile Trends for 2025 and Beyond
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The Top 10 Tile Trends for 2025 and Beyond
By Symone Strong

Ceramic tile trade show Coverings unveiled its leading tile trends in celebration... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Interior Design, Design and Trends, Design Trends
House Plan of the Week: Modern Walkout Basement
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House Plan of the Week: Modern Walkout Basement
By Aurora Zeledon

This sleek design works for a hillside lot. More

Tags: Design, Basement, Move Up, Exteriors, Plans
House Plan of the Week: Coastal Chic
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House Plan of the Week: Coastal Chic
By Aurora Zeledon

An abundance of porches creates impressive outdoor living for this new design. More

Tags: Design, Outdoor Rooms, Outdoor Spaces, Move Up, Accessibility
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Podcasts

Building a Future Without Homelessness: A Conversation With HomeAid CEO Scott Larson
Building a Future Without Homelessness: A Conversation With HomeAid CEO Scott Larson
Rancho Mission Viejo’s Jeremy Laster Talks Golf, Capital, and Culture
Rancho Mission Viejo’s Jeremy Laster Talks Golf, Capital, and Culture
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