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Pace of M&A Activity Shows No Signs of Slowing in 2025 — Mergers and Acquisitions Pace of M&A Activity Shows No Signs of Slowing in 2025 Strong balance sheets, public builder consolidation, continued interest from Japanese buyers, and high... read more

Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest Community of Zero-Energy-Ready Homes — Developments Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest Community of Zero-Energy-Ready Homes GreenHouse will feature 591 homes built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home standards. read more

How Landsea Homes Helps Lock Down Closings — Builder Intel How Landsea Homes Helps Lock Down Closings The fast-growing builder has a proactive strategy for home insurance. read more
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Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package — Plans Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package This design fits a narrow lot and offers modern curb appeal. read more

How Technology Is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education — Labor How Technology Is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education BUILDER contributor Steve Metzman explains how emerging tech is attracting a new wave of construction workers. read more

FHA Loan Limits to Increase Again in 2025 — Mortgages and Banking FHA Loan Limits to Increase Again in 2025 Loan limits will increase in the coming calendar year to keep pace with the continued appreciation of home prices over the past year. read more

Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales Sharply Decline — Housing Data Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales Sharply Decline The pace of new-home sales fell 9.4% year over year in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. read more

House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern — Design House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern This barndominium-style home design features an unusual layout. read more

Median-Earning Families Now Devote 38% of Their Income to Mortgages — Economics Median-Earning Families Now Devote 38% of Their Income to Mortgages Low-income families would have to spend 75% of their earnings to pay for... read more

Brookfield Residential Partners With The Kolter Group, Strengthening Land Development Presence in Southeast — Land Brookfield Residential Partners With The Kolter Group, Strengthening Land Development Presence in Southeast Through the partnership, the companies will provide finished residential lots and mixed-use pads to builders in the region. read more

Trump Announces His Pick for HUD Secretary — Affordable Housing Trump Announces His Pick for HUD Secretary Scott Turner is a former Texas state representative and pro football player. read more

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Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package

Posted on November 27, 2024

Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package

By Aurora Zeledon

This design fits a narrow lot and offers modern curb appeal. More

Tags: Entry-Level, First-Time Home Buyers, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans

House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern

Posted on November 26, 2024

House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern

By Aurora Zeledon

This barndominium-style home design features an unusual layout. More

Tags: Design, Kitchen, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans

House Plan of the Week: 1,320-Square-Foot Barndominium

Posted on November 20, 2024

1,320-Square-Foot Barndominium

By Aurora Zeledon

This small, rustic design makes a charming vacation home. More

Tags: Design, Vacation Homes, Second Homes, Entry-Level, Plans

BUILDER Unveils the 2024 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners

Posted on November 20, 2024

BUILDER Unveils the 2024 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners

By BUILDER Staff

This year's annual residential design program recognized 17 unique projects—and... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Architects, Custom Builders, Awards

Three Mile Harbor Awarded With the 2024 Builder's Choice Project of the Year

Posted on November 20, 2024

Three Mile Harbor Awarded With the 2024 Builder's Choice Project of the Year

By Symone Strong

Bates Masi + Architects addressed various site and privacy challenges to create... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Awards, Single Family, Custom Homes

House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse Ready for Holiday Hosting

Posted on November 13, 2024

Modern Farmhouse Ready for Holiday Hosting

By Aurora Zeledon

With room for guests and a relaxed open layout, this home design can handle... More

Tags: Design, Multigenerational Living, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans

9 Home Design Trends That Will Shape Spaces in 2025

Posted on November 11, 2024

9 Home Design Trends That Will Shape Spaces in 2025

By Symone Strong

Data-backed design trends that homeowners are searching for next year. More

Tags: Design, Designers, Housing Trends, Zillow, Interior Design

House Plan of the Week: Tiny Cottage ADU

Posted on November 06, 2024

House Plan of the Week: Tiny Cottage ADU

By Aurora Zeledon

Here's a simple, versatile home design. More

Tags: Design, Accessory Dwelling Units, Affordable Housing, Entry-Level, Tiny House

The Subtle, Versatile Brick Color Leading for 2025, According to Glen-Gery

Posted on November 01, 2024

The Subtle, Versatile Brick Color Leading for 2025, According to Glen-Gery

By Symone Strong

The manufacturer selected Silver City, a matte grey brick, as its 2025 Brick Color... More

Tags: Design, Color, Products, Exteriors, Glen-Gery Corp.

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