Home Builder News and Analysis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aro Homes Partners with Olson Kundig to Design Net-Zero Infill Homes

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

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House Plan of the Week: Relaxed Holiday Entertaining

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

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8 Outdoor Design Trends Shaping Backyards in 2024

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

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Blue Takes Center Stage as the Most Trendsetting Color of 2024

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

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How Do Paint Colors Get Their Names?

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

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House Plan of the Week: 5-Bedroom Barndominium

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

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Former Unicorn Veev Nears Closure After Failed Financing Round

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

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Last Detail: Glass Bridge Brings Light into Aspen Home's Upper Level Hallway

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

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