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5 Factors That Will Influence the New Housing Market in 2025
Economic Conditions 5 Factors That Will Influence the New Housing Market in 2025 Mortgage rates, land, labor, inventory levels, and the political atmosphere will each have major influence on the trajectory of the housing market in 2025. read more
Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates Will Fall
Consumer Sentiment Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates Will Fall In November, a new record-high share of consumers say they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months. read more
FHFA and FHA Loans: 98% of Counties Get an Increase in Loan Limits in 2025
Mortgages and Banking FHFA and FHA Loans: 98% of Counties Get an Increase in Loan Limits in 2025 Higher loan limits can help home buyers navigate one of the most unaffordable markets in generations. read more
Hovnanian Enterprises Delivers Strong YOY Growth in Contracts and Deliveries in 2024
Earnings Reports Hovnanian Enterprises Delivers Strong YOY Growth in Contracts and Deliveries in 2024 The home builder’s focus on community count and lot growth in 2024 positions Hovnanian for a sustained pace of delivery growth in the future. read more
Economy Adds 227,000 in November as Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4%
Research Economy Adds 227,000 in November as Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4% The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics upwardly revised job growth estimates for September and October by 56,000 read more
Building Trust: How Tri Pointe Keeps Buyers Connected During Construction
Best Practices Building Trust: How Tri Pointe Keeps Buyers Connected During Construction Construction manager CindyAnn Lucas shares her communication insights on what it takes to establish trust and navigate challenges. 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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Pantone's 2025 Pick: Mocha Mousse Brews Up a Cozy Color Craze
Design Pantone's 2025 Pick: Mocha Mousse Brews Up a Cozy Color Craze The mellow brown is infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth, reports the Pantone Color Institute. read more
2025 Housing Market Forecasts: Price Appreciation, Elevated Rates, and Pent-Up Demand
Housing Data 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: Price Appreciation, Elevated Rates, and Pent-Up Demand There are projected to be more home sales in 2025, with... read more
House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury
Plans House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury This upscale design showcases a huge kitchen and thoughtful details. read more
The HGTV Dream Home 2025 Debuts in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
Design The HGTV Dream Home 2025 Debuts in South Carolina’s Lowcountry The 3,000-square-foot custom three-bedroom home was built by Shoreline Construction and designed by Court Atkins Group. read more

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December 10, 2024
  1. BUILDER Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates Will Fall
    Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates Will Fall
  2. BUILDER FHFA and FHA Loans: 98% of Counties Get an...
    FHFA and FHA Loans: 98% of Counties Get an Increase in Loan Limits in 2025
  3. BUILDER Hovnanian Enterprises Delivers Strong YOY...
    Hovnanian Enterprises Delivers Strong YOY Growth in Contracts and Deliveries in 2024
  4. BUILDER Economy Adds 227,000 in November as...
    Economy Adds 227,000 in November as Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4%
  5. BUILDER Building Trust: How Tri Pointe Keeps Buyers...
    Building Trust: How Tri Pointe Keeps Buyers Connected During Construction
  6. BUILDER Pantone's 2025 Pick: Mocha Mousse Brews Up a...
    Pantone's 2025 Pick: Mocha Mousse Brews Up a Cozy Color Craze
  7. BUILDER 2025 Housing Market Forecasts: Price...
    2025 Housing Market Forecasts: Price Appreciation, Elevated Rates, and Pent-Up Demand
  8. BUILDER House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury
    House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury
  9. BUILDER The HGTV Dream Home 2025 Debuts in South...
    The HGTV Dream Home 2025 Debuts in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
  10. BUILDER Home Building Accelerates in Low Density Areas
    Home Building Accelerates in Low Density Areas
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Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates Will Fall
Consumers Feel Optimistic Mortgage Rates...
FHFA and FHA Loans: 98% of Counties Get an Increase in Loan Limits in 2025
FHFA and FHA Loans: 98% of Counties Get an...
Economy Adds 227,000 in November as Unemployment Rate Remains Above 4%
Economy Adds 227,000 in November as...

House Plans

Luxury house plan for a narrow lot, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury
By: Aurora Zeledon

This upscale design showcases a huge kitchen and thoughtful details.

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Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
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.

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Barndominium plan with big kitchen, dining area. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern
By: Aurora Zeledon

This barndominium-style home design features an unusual layout.

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Small barndominium plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
1,320-Square-Foot Barndominium
By: Aurora Zeledon

This small, rustic design makes a charming vacation home.

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Design

Pantone's 2025 Pick: Mocha Mousse Brews Up a Cozy Color Craze
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Pantone's 2025 Pick: Mocha Mousse Brews Up a Cozy Color Craze
By Symone Strong

The mellow brown is infused with a sensorial and comforting warmth, reports the... More

Tags: Design, Designers, Color, Interior Design, Pantone Color Institute
House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury
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House Plan of the Week: Narrow-Lot Luxury
By Aurora Zeledon

This upscale design showcases a huge kitchen and thoughtful details. More

Tags: Design, Move Up, Single Family, Plans, Floor Plans
The HGTV Dream Home 2025 Debuts in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
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The HGTV Dream Home 2025 Debuts in South Carolina’s Lowcountry
By Leah Draffen

The 3,000-square-foot custom three-bedroom home was built by Shoreline... More

Tags: Design, Residential Construction, South Carolina, Outdoor Kitchens, Single Family
BUILDER's Q4 Issue Hits Desks With Design Inspiration and 2025 Forecasts
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BUILDER's Q4 Issue Hits Desks With Design Inspiration and 2025 Forecasts
By BUILDER Staff

Learn more about each of the detail-driven homes awarded this year, plus a 2025... More

Tags: Design, Awards, In the News, Zonda, Competitions
Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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