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Transformer Shortage Leaves Builders Powerless to Finish Thousands of Homes
Supply Chain Transformer Shortage Leaves Builders Powerless to Finish Thousands of Homes As the housing shortage continues to mount, a critical distribution transformer shortage (with additional hurdles) is impeding home building and development. read more
Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami
Events Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami Zonda's new event will shine a light on one of real estate's most exciting segments. read more
3 Ways Private Home Builders Can Compete with Big Public Builders
Builder Intel 3 Ways Private Home Builders Can Compete with Big Public Builders Tips for keeping the American dream alive read more
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Alternative Material Approaches to Achieve Resiliency
Building Materials Alternative Material Approaches to Achieve Resiliency Concrete, steel, and hemp building products can help builders produce resilient... read more
Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country in Q3 Amid Elevated Rates, Home Prices
Affordable Housing Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country in Q3 Amid Elevated Rates, Home Prices Median home prices in 99% of counties analyzed by ATTOM were less affordable than historical standards in the third quarter. read more
McBride Homes Appoints Jake Eilermann CEO
Leadership McBride Homes Appoints Jake Eilermann CEO Eilermann has overseen day-to-day operations of the builder for the past four years as president of the company. read more
We Should Make More Room for Women in Construction: Here’s How and Why
Builder Intel We Should Make More Room for Women in Construction: Here’s How and Why The good news is that more women are entering the construction industry... read more
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8 New Window and Door Products to Peer Into
Products 8 New Window and Door Products to Peer Into Check out the latest in windows, doors, and hardware accessories. read more
Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23 Years
Interest Rates Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23 Years The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31% in the last week of September. read more
Winter Comes Early for Home Builder Stocks
Stock Prices Winter Comes Early for Home Builder Stocks After tearing through 2023 at a record pace, stocks have finally pulled back in September. read more
Home Buyer Affordability Declines Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates in August
Affordable Housing Home Buyer Affordability Declines Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates in August The national median mortgage payment was 18% higher than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. read more

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October 02, 2023
  1. Builder Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise...
    Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami
  2. BUILDER Alternative Material Approaches to Achieve...
    Alternative Material Approaches to Achieve Resiliency
  3. BUILDER Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country...
    Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country in Q3 Amid Elevated Rates, Home Prices
  4. BUILDER McBride Homes Appoints Jake Eilermann CEO
    McBride Homes Appoints Jake Eilermann CEO
  5. Eye on Housing Private Construction Spending Increases for...
    Private Construction Spending Increases for Fourth Straight Month in August
  6. BUILDER 8 New Window and Door Products to Peer Into
    8 New Window and Door Products to Peer Into
  7. BUILDER Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23...
    Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23 Years
  8. BUILDER Winter Comes Early for Home Builder Stocks
    Winter Comes Early for Home Builder Stocks
  9. BUILDER Home Buyer Affordability Declines Amid Elevated...
    Home Buyer Affordability Declines Amid Elevated Mortgage Rates in August
  10. BUILDER Jeff Shore: The Three ‘R’s’ of Self-Generated...
    Jeff Shore: The Three ‘R’s’ of Self-Generated Traffic
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Affordability Conditions Worsen Across Country in Q3 Amid Elevated Rates, Home Prices
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Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Almost 23 Years
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House Plans

Modern Multifamily Design, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Multifamily Layout
By: Aurora Zeledon

See how this five-unit townhome plan showcases individual garages.

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Modern ranch house plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects
By: Aurora Zeledon

Check out how this upscale home design includes a basement with even more space.

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Narrow Farmhouse Plan, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot
By: Aurora Zeledon

This 2,269-square-foot design is less than 29 feet wide.

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Modern Farmhouse Plan with Four Bedrooms, Front Exterior. See Details at Houseplans.com.
House Plan of the Week: 1,800 Square Feet with One Story and Four Bedrooms
By: Aurora Zeledon

Do the math: This small farmhouse design packs in the flexibility.

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Design

Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami
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Elevate Conference Brings Best of High-Rise Condo Living to Miami
By Erin Nicks

Zonda's new event will shine a light on one of real estate's most exciting segments. More

Tags: High-Rise Projects, Events, Condo Trends, Condo Conversions, Condo Sales
10 Bathroom Design Trends That Should Be on Your Radar
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10 Bathroom Design Trends That Should Be on Your Radar
By Symone Strong

Learn more about homeowners' latest bathroom design preferences from the 2023 U.S.... More

Tags: Bath, Design, Interior Design, Design and Trends, Houzz
House Plan of the Week: Modern Multifamily Layout
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House Plan of the Week: Modern Multifamily Layout
By Aurora Zeledon

See how this five-unit townhome plan showcases individual garages. More

Tags: Design, Townhomes, Plans, Multifamily Building, Floor Plans
Sherwin-Williams Unveils 2024 Color of the Year Upward
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Sherwin-Williams Unveils 2024 Color of the Year Upward
By Symone Strong

The relaxed blue hue ‘evokes the ever-present sense of peace found when slowing... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Color, Interior Design, Sherwin-Williams
House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects
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House Plan of the Week: Modern Ranch From Visbeen Architects
By Aurora Zeledon

Check out how this upscale home design includes a basement with even more space. More

Tags: Design, Curb Appeal, Basement, Modern, Plans
15 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners Recognized in BUILDER's September Issue
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15 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners Recognized in BUILDER's September Issue
By BUILDER Staff

Plus, learn how improving the ‘visitability’ of new homes benefits all. More

Tags: Design, In the News, Zonda, Competitions, Press
Why Builders and Developers Should Be Constructing More Aging-Ready Homes
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Why Builders and Developers Should Be Constructing More Aging-Ready Homes
By Lydia Lee

By 2034, older adults will outnumber children. Improving the ‘visitability’ of new... More

Tags: Residential Construction, Design, Aging in Place, Multigenerational Living, Accessibility
Last Detail: Retractable, Pivoting TV Offers Indoor-Outdoor Viewing Capabilities
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Last Detail: Retractable, Pivoting TV Offers Indoor-Outdoor Viewing Capabilities
By Symone Strong

In the award-winning Healdsburg Guest House, the television can be used for... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Awards, Outdoor Rooms, Last Detail
House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot
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House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse for a Narrow Lot
By Aurora Zeledon

This 2,269-square-foot design is less than 29 feet wide. More

Tags: Design, Plans, Floor Plans, Lots, House Floor Plans
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