Home Builder News and Analysis

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 insight on resiliency, recovery, and how to prepare for the year ahead. read more
The Top 9 Luxury Markets to Watch in 2025
Luxury The Top 9 Luxury Markets to Watch in 2025 Zonda has released its annual list of top housing markets for the new year, with a focus on wealth and the high-end market. read more
5 Reasons You Can't Miss Accelerate
Sales 5 Reasons You Can't Miss Accelerate Zonda’s innovative sales and marketing conference features the best speakers in the industry. read more
What Is Japandi Design?
Mix Design What Is Japandi Design? Japandi is one of those new home trends that isn’t new, but newly trending. read more
Inside 84 Lumber’s New Partnership With the Home Builders Institute
Training Inside 84 Lumber’s New Partnership With the Home Builders Institute The lumber dealer will fund eight scholarships for students at HBI training academies and will sponsor the annual Shirley McVay Wiseman Award. read more
Empire Communities Buys SouthCraft Home Builders
Mergers and Acquisitions Empire Communities Buys SouthCraft Home Builders The acquisition further expands the Empire Communities footprint in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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
Pace of M&A Remains Red Hot in 2025
Mergers and Acquisitions Pace of M&A Remains Red Hot in 2025 A flurry of deals in January signals the interest and appeal of the M&A market remains strong for public, private, and foreign companies. read more
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
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
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

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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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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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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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