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How State Home Builders Associations Are Supporting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Hurricanes How State Home Builders Associations Are Supporting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts HBAs in Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia are collecting funds to... read more
Stop Doing These Three Things and Watch Your New-Home Sales Skyrocket
Sales Stop Doing These Three Things and Watch Your New-Home Sales Skyrocket Shore Consulting's Ryan Taft says he has observed countless behaviors that unintentionally derail the sale of a new home. read more
Outdoor Kitchens Create Living Space Beyond a Home’s Four Walls
Builder - Intel Outdoor Kitchens Create Living Space Beyond a Home’s Four Walls Preset solutions make it easy to add desirability—and square footage—to your home projects. read more
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Home Buyer Confidence Rises as Optimism Around Mortgage Rates Grows
Housing Trends Home Buyer Confidence Rises as Optimism Around Mortgage Rates Grows Despite the improved outlook for mortgage rates, a near record-low level... read more
Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor Report
Labor Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor Report The industry is seeing an increasing number of younger workers and a rise in “... read more
Dandelion Raised $40 Million for Geothermal - What's Next?
Heating Dandelion Raised $40 Million for Geothermal - What's Next? CEO Dan Yates spoke with BUILDER about Dandelion Energy’s recent funding round,... read more
Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized' as Its Color of the Year
Paints Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized' as Its Color of the Year The earthy terracotta brown represents a fresh take on nostalgia, reports the paint manufacturer. read more
Microgrids, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Energy Management: It’s the Home-Power Trifecta
Builder Intel Microgrids, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Energy Management: It’s the Home-Power Trifecta As technology advances, society is becoming less dependent on the grid. Here’s what that means for home builders. read more
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Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Winners
Architecture Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Winners Initiative 99’s game-changing concepts are set to serve Austin’s homeless and inspire global solutions. read more
House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home
Plans House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home This modest design features lots of thoughtful details and storage. read more
Empire Communities Partners With Colorado-Based Covington Homes
Single Family Empire Communities Partners With Colorado-Based Covington Homes Covington Homes will transition to the Empire brand in 2025. read more

The Pulse

October 08, 2024
  1. BUILDER Stop Doing These Three Things and Watch Your...
    Stop Doing These Three Things and Watch Your New-Home Sales Skyrocket
  2. BUILDER Home Buyer Confidence Rises as Optimism Around...
    Home Buyer Confidence Rises as Optimism Around Mortgage Rates Grows
  3. BUILDER How State Home Builders Associations Are...
    How State Home Builders Associations Are Supporting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
  4. Fast Company Helene’s Destruction Escalates Concerns of a...
    Helene’s Destruction Escalates Concerns of a Regional Housing Market Correction
  5. BUILDER DuPont Unveils Great Stuff Wide Spray for Tough...
    DuPont Unveils Great Stuff Wide Spray for Tough Air Sealing Jobs
  6. BUILDER Hippo Expands Builder Access to Its New-Home...
    Hippo Expands Builder Access to Its New-Home Insurance Program in Three States
  7. BUILDER Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor...
    Five Takeaways From the Fall Construction Labor Report
  8. BUILDER Dandelion Raised $40 Million for Geothermal -...
    Dandelion Raised $40 Million for Geothermal - What's Next?
  9. BUILDER Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized'...
    Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized' as Its Color of the Year
  10. Technology Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed...
    Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Winners
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House Plans

Modern starter house plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home
By: Aurora Zeledon

This modest design features lots of thoughtful details and storage.

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Small modern house plan, front exterior. See Houseplans for more details.
House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With Rooftop Deck
By: Aurora Zeledon

See how this one's perfect for viewing the fall foliage.

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Tiny ADU duplex plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Duplex
By: Aurora Zeledon

This flexible ADU presents two small units.

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House plan with wet room, main bathroom. See more photos at Houseplans.
4 House Plans With Wet Rooms
By: Aurora Zeledon

These home layouts show off impressive bathrooms.

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Design

Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized' as Its Color of the Year
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Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized' as Its Color of the Year
By Symone Strong

The earthy terracotta brown represents a fresh take on nostalgia, reports the... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Color, Dunn-Edwards Corp., Interior Design
Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Winners
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Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Winners
By Paul Makovsky

Initiative 99’s game-changing concepts are set to serve Austin’s homeless and... More

Tags: 3D Printing, Austin-Round Rock, TX, 3D Technology, Affordable Housing, Affordability
House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home
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House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home
By Aurora Zeledon

This modest design features lots of thoughtful details and storage. More

Tags: Design, Exteriors, Entry-Level, Plans, Floor Plans
10 Bathroom Design Features Popular With Homeowners Today
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10 Bathroom Design Features Popular With Homeowners Today
By Symone Strong

Learn about the latest bath design activity happening now, from the 2024 U.S.... More

Tags: Bath, Design, Tubs, Interior Design, Sinks
House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With Rooftop Deck
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House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With Rooftop Deck
By Aurora Zeledon

See how this one's perfect for viewing the fall foliage. More

Tags: Design, Outdoor Rooms, Curb Appeal, Outdoor Living, Decks
Glidden Paint by PPG Picks Purple Basil as Its 2025 Color of the Year
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Glidden Paint by PPG Picks Purple Basil as Its 2025 Color of the Year
By Symone Strong

The energized hue encourages 'color chip daydreamers' to embrace dramatic colors. More

Tags: Design, Designers, Color, Interior Design, Color of the Year
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Duplex
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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Duplex
By Aurora Zeledon

This flexible ADU presents two small units. More

Tags: Design, Entry-Level, Plans, Multifamily Building, Floor Plans
4 House Plans With Wet Rooms
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4 House Plans With Wet Rooms
By Aurora Zeledon

These home layouts show off impressive bathrooms. More

Tags: Design, Tubs, Plans, Floor Plans, Shower
The Rise of Wet Rooms and Why Homeowners Love Them
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The Rise of Wet Rooms and Why Homeowners Love Them
By Symone Strong

Popular in owner's suites, homeowners are adding freestanding tubs to walk-in... More

Tags: Bath, Design, Interior Design, Aging in Place, Houzz
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