Home Builder News and Analysis

Major Home Builders Slash Prices and Mortgage Rates to Clear Inventory
Sales Major Home Builders Slash Prices and Mortgage Rates to Clear Inventory Toll Brothers and Lennar roll out deep discounts and limited-time offers to boost sales... read more
Inflation Eases Slightly in September
Economic Conditions Inflation Eases Slightly in September Shelter costs saw their annual growth rate fall below 5% in September for the first time since February 2022. read more
Outdoor Kitchens Create Living Space Beyond a Home’s Four Walls
Builder - Intel Outdoor Kitchens Create Living Space Beyond a Home’s Four Walls Preset solutions make it easy to add desirability—and square footage—to your home projects. read more
Top Master Plan Developments and Visionary Leader Honored at Future Place
Master Planned Communities Top Master Plan Developments and Visionary Leader Honored at Future Place Brookfield Residential, Irvine Co., and Estridge Homes were recognized for their innovative master-planned communities. read more
House Plan of the Week: Spacious One-Story Barndominium
Plans House Plan of the Week: Spacious One-Story Barndominium Here's a move-up take on the popular barndo trend. read more
What Color Siding Do Buyers Prefer? The Answer May Bore You
Siding What Color Siding Do Buyers Prefer? The Answer May Bore You It's all about resale value when it comes to renovating the outside of a home. read more
The Home Depot Names 2024 Innovation Award Winners
Products The Home Depot Names 2024 Innovation Award Winners Starlink, Milwaukee, and Wago took home the top honors in the annual award program. read more
Microgrids, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Energy Management: It’s the Home-Power Trifecta
Builder Intel Microgrids, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Energy Management: It’s the Home-Power Trifecta As technology advances, society is becoming less dependent on the grid. Here’s what that means for home builders. read more
CoreLogic: 500,000 Homes in Tampa Bay and Sarasota at Risk From Hurricane Milton
Research CoreLogic: 500,000 Homes in Tampa Bay and Sarasota at Risk From Hurricane Milton The potential damage comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene caused more than $30 billion in flood and wind damage. read more
Why the Home Building Industry Needs More Women in Every Role
Leadership Why the Home Building Industry Needs More Women in Every Role Tri Pointe Homes construction manager CindyAnn Lucas gives her experience and guidance for getting more women on job sites. read more
Stop Doing These Three Things and Watch Your New-Home Sales Skyrocket
Sales Stop Doing These Three Things and Watch Your New-Home Sales Skyrocket Shore Consulting's Ryan Taft says he has observed countless behaviors that unintentionally derail the sale of a new home. read more

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Large barndominium plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Spacious One-Story Barndominium

Here's a move-up take on the popular barndo trend.

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Modern starter house plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home

This modest design features lots of thoughtful details and storage.

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Small modern house plan, front exterior. See Houseplans for more details.
House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With Rooftop Deck

See how this one's perfect for viewing the fall foliage.

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Tiny ADU duplex plan, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Duplex

This flexible ADU presents two small units.

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Dunn-Edwards Spices Up 2025 With 'Caramelized' as Its Color of the Year

The earthy terracotta brown represents a fresh take on nostalgia, reports the... More

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Check Out These Ground-Breaking, 3D-Printed Affordable Housing Winners

Initiative 99’s game-changing concepts are set to serve Austin’s homeless and... More

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House Plan of the Week: Contemporary Starter Home

This modest design features lots of thoughtful details and storage. More

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10 Bathroom Design Features Popular With Homeowners Today

Learn about the latest bath design activity happening now, from the 2024 U.S.... More

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House Plan of the Week: Bold Design With Rooftop Deck

See how this one's perfect for viewing the fall foliage. More

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Glidden Paint by PPG Picks Purple Basil as Its 2025 Color of the Year

The energized hue encourages 'color chip daydreamers' to embrace dramatic colors. More

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Duplex

This flexible ADU presents two small units. More

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4 House Plans With Wet Rooms

These home layouts show off impressive bathrooms. More

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