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Building a Better Tomorrow: Managing the Construction Industry's Opioid Crisis
Jobsite Safety Building a Better Tomorrow: Managing the Construction Industry's Opioid Crisis The construction industry is taking a holistic approach to opioids, from injury prevention to treatment and recovery. read more
Call for Entries: 2024 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award
Charitable Giving Call for Entries: 2024 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award The entry deadline for the annual public service award is Friday, Dec. 22. read more
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Toward 7%
Interest Rates Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Toward 7% The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has declined nearly 80 basis points in six weeks. read more
Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000 Jobs in November
Labor Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000 Jobs in November The unemployment rate ticked down to 3.7% in November. read more
Strategies for Sustaining Community Momentum in 2024
Sales Strategies for Sustaining Community Momentum in 2024 Hear from Jeff Shore on the benefits of tracking behaviors. read more
What Market Conditions Should Home Builders Expect Going Into 2024?
Economics What Market Conditions Should Home Builders Expect Going Into 2024? The new-home building sector has been buoyed by a lack of resale inventory and an improved supply chain. read more
The Secret of Successful 8-Foot Entry Door Performance
Builder Intel The Secret of Successful 8-Foot Entry Door Performance It’s time to end tall door warping, bowing, and twisting callbacks. read more
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Report: 2023 Least Affordable Year for Housing on Record
Housing Trends Report: 2023 Least Affordable Year for Housing on Record An increase in listings, stabilizing home prices, and lower mortgage rates should make home buying in 2024 more affordable, according to Redfin. read more
Second Storyliving by Disney Community Will Take Roots in North Carolina
Master Planned Communities Second Storyliving by Disney Community Will Take Roots in North Carolina Asteria will be located on 1,500 acres near the state's Research Triangle and include more than 4,000 residential units. read more
Consumer Sentiment Remains in Low-Level Plateau in November
Research Consumer Sentiment Remains in Low-Level Plateau in November The share of respondents who say it is a good time to buy a home reached a... read more
Beazer Homes Completes First Energy Series Ready Home in Nashville Area
Energy Efficiency Beazer Homes Completes First Energy Series Ready Home in Nashville Area The home builder also launched Energy Series Ready homes in Southern California and Energy Series Ready Solar homes in Maryland. read more

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December 11, 2023
  1. BUILDER Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Toward 7%
    Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Toward 7%
  2. BUILDER Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000 Jobs...
    Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000 Jobs in November
  3. BUILDER Strategies for Sustaining Community Momentum in...
    Strategies for Sustaining Community Momentum in 2024
  4. BUILDER What Market Conditions Should Home Builders...
    What Market Conditions Should Home Builders Expect Going Into 2024?
  5. BUILDER Report: 2023 Least Affordable Year for Housing...
    Report: 2023 Least Affordable Year for Housing on Record
  6. BUILDER Second Storyliving by Disney Community Will...
    Second Storyliving by Disney Community Will Take Roots in North Carolina
  7. BUILDER Consumer Sentiment Remains in Low-Level Plateau...
    Consumer Sentiment Remains in Low-Level Plateau in November
  8. BUILDER Beazer Homes Completes First Energy Series...
    Beazer Homes Completes First Energy Series Ready Home in Nashville Area
  9. BUILDER Pantone Picks Peach Fuzz as Its Color Of The...
    Pantone Picks Peach Fuzz as Its Color Of The Year for 2024
  10. BUILDER Aro Homes Partners with Olson Kundig to Design...
    Aro Homes Partners with Olson Kundig to Design Net-Zero Infill Homes
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How Gene Myers Became One of the Most Influential Green Builders in the Industry
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Toward 7%
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Toward 7%
Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000 Jobs in November
Labor Market Remains Healthy, Adds 199,000...
Report: 2023 Least Affordable Year for Housing on Record
Report: 2023 Least Affordable Year for...

House Plans

5-bedroom house plan with open layout, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Relaxed Holiday Entertaining
By: Aurora Zeledon

See how this new design showcases an open layout and room for guests.

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Barndominium Plan with 5 Bedrooms, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium
By: Aurora Zeledon

The rustic look is hot. Here's a new one with room for a large family.

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Family-Friendly Farmhouse Plan, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Home for the Holidays
By: Aurora Zeledon

See how this new farmhouse plan offers ample space for family and friends, with four bedrooms and a flexible loft.

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The home includes a deep one-car garage with an option for a lift, and a one-car carport that connects to the adjacent front courtyard.
7 Ways to Reimagine the Standard Two-Car Garage
By: Symone Strong

Residential designers are embracing diverse designs and multifunctional purposes for garages.

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Design

Pantone Picks Peach Fuzz as Its Color Of The Year for 2024
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Pantone Picks Peach Fuzz as Its Color Of The Year for 2024
By Symone Strong

The compassionate and nurturing soft peach shade conveys a heartfelt kindness,... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Color, Interior Design, Pantone Color Institute
Aro Homes Partners with Olson Kundig to Design Net-Zero Infill Homes
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Aro Homes Partners with Olson Kundig to Design Net-Zero Infill Homes
By Symone Strong

The companies recently unveiled their first completed residence in Mountain View,... More

Tags: Design, Infill, Net-Zero Energy, Aro Homes, Infill Development
House Plan of the Week: Relaxed Holiday Entertaining
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House Plan of the Week: Relaxed Holiday Entertaining
By Aurora Zeledon

See how this new design showcases an open layout and room for guests. More

Tags: Design, Move Up, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans
8 Outdoor Design Trends Shaping Backyards in 2024
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8 Outdoor Design Trends Shaping Backyards in 2024
By Symone Strong

The TurfMutt Foundation and Houzz share some of their backyard predictions for the... More

Tags: Outdoor Rooms, Outdoor Spaces, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Kitchens, Backyard Living
Blue Takes Center Stage as the Most Trendsetting Color of 2024
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Blue Takes Center Stage as the Most Trendsetting Color of 2024
By Symone Strong

See why several paint manufacturers selected blue hues to represent the new year. More

Tags: Design, Dunn-Edwards Corp., Interior Design, Color of the Year, Benjamin Moore
How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?
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How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?
By Heather Wright

Would you pick to paint a living room Disco Nap? Maybe Slices of Happy? Perhaps... More

Tags: Design, Dunn-Edwards Corp., Interior Design, Behr, PPG Industries
House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium
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House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium
By Aurora Zeledon

The rustic look is hot. Here's a new one with room for a large family. More

Tags: Design, Move Up, Exteriors, Plans, Floor Plans
Former Unicorn Veev Nears Closure After Failed Financing Round
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Former Unicorn Veev Nears Closure After Failed Financing Round
By Symone Strong

The technology-enabled home building startup 'is hopeful that what was created can... More

Tags: Finance, Business, Technology, Construction Technology, Construction Finance
Last Detail: Glass Bridge Brings Light into Aspen Home's Upper Level Hallway
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Last Detail: Glass Bridge Brings Light into Aspen Home's Upper Level Hallway
By Symone Strong

CCY Architects designed a second-story glass overpass for the Elk Range Overlook... More

Tags: Design, Windows, Last Detail, Second Story, Single Family
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