Home Builder News and Analysis

11 Single-Family Design Trends Set to Redefine Homes in 2025
Single Family 11 Single-Family Design Trends Set to Redefine Homes in 2025 Discover the top design trends that will shape homes this year, from color drenching to the old-world comeback. read more
6 System Products to Make Homes More Efficient
Products 6 System Products to Make Homes More Efficient Check out the latest water heating, electrical, and HVAC systems from Noritz, Legrand, Bosch, and more. read more
Custom Elevator Links the Old and the New at The Glen
Builder - Intel Custom Elevator Links the Old and the New at The Glen What started as a simple addition grew into a labor of love read more
Massive JP Morgan Partnership Reshapes the Build-to-Rent Market
Rental and Staging Massive JP Morgan Partnership Reshapes the Build-to-Rent Market The deal 'reinforces our commitment to this high-conviction sector.' read more
6 Final-Touch Products to Elevate Home Interiors
Products 6 Final-Touch Products to Elevate Home Interiors Browse these new home interior products from Emser Tile, Progress Lighting, Ortal, and others. read more
Land and Lot Supply Is at the Healthiest Levels in Years
Lots Land and Lot Supply Is at the Healthiest Levels in Years For the fourth quarter of 2024, Zonda’s New Home Lot Supply Index showed a lot supply index increase for the second consecutive quarter. read more
The Cost of Incentives: Have Buyers Come to Expect Perks?
Sales The Cost of Incentives: Have Buyers Come to Expect Perks? Home builders relied heavily on incentives to close deals in recent years, but the strategy is expensive. read more
QXO Looks to Replace Beacon's Board
Mergers and Acquisitions QXO Looks to Replace Beacon's Board QXO Inc. just put a little more hostility into its $11 billion bid for Beacon Building Products read more
Habitat Urges Lawmakers to Build Up Affordable Housing Solutions
Preservation of Affordability Habitat Urges Lawmakers to Build Up Affordable Housing Solutions Habitat for Humanity brought advocates to Washington, D.C., this week to urge... read more
House Plan of the Week: Coastal Chic
Plans House Plan of the Week: Coastal Chic An abundance of porches creates impressive outdoor living for this new design. read more
Taylor Morrison Projects Growth Despite Challenges in 2025
Earnings Reports Taylor Morrison Projects Growth Despite Challenges in 2025 'We are confident that our long-standing emphasis on capital-efficient growth will yield another year of strong performance.' read more

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Florida house plan with porches, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Coastal Chic

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

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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: Coastal Chic

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

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What Is Japandi Design?

Japandi is one of those new home trends that isn’t new, but newly trending. More

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11 Single-Family Design Trends Set to Redefine Homes in 2025

Discover the top design trends that will shape homes this year, from color... More

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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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