Home Builder News and Analysis

What Public Builders Say About the 2025 Housing Market
Earnings Reports What Public Builders Say About the 2025 Housing Market Despite headwinds and uncertainty, public companies remain positive on the housing market heading into the spring selling season. read more
‘Muted’ Start to Spring Selling for KB Home
Earnings Reports ‘Muted’ Start to Spring Selling for KB Home The builder also appointed Robert Dillard as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. read more
The Bright Case for Solar Streetlights
Solar Power The Bright Case for Solar Streetlights Emerging manufacturer Streetleaf has developed a solar-powered product to illuminate community streets. read more
Andersen's Green Machine: Meet Its First Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Andersen's Green Machine: Meet Its First Sustainability Officer Toting a lifelong career in sustainability, George Bandy Jr. is rolling out a fresh perspective at the window and door manufacturer. 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
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
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
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

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

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

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

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

Think barndominium, but with even more parking and storage.

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House Plan of the Week: Barndominium Bonanza

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

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House Plan of the Week: Simply Springtime

Embrace the season with wraparound porches. More

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Why the Open Floor Plan Is Here to Stay

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

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House Plan of the Week: Duplexes Deserve Curb Appeal Too

Check out this contemporary multifamily design. More

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

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

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Introducing the 2025 NewHomeSource Concept Home

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

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The Top 10 Tile Trends for 2025 and Beyond

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

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Walkout Basement

This sleek design works for a hillside lot. More

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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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