Home Builder News and Analysis

LA’s Black Swan: The Disaster That Will Reshape Housing for Years
Fire Safety LA’s Black Swan: The Disaster That Will Reshape Housing for Years The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have left thousands homeless, upending economic forecasts and forcing a massive rebuilding effort. read more
Do You Know a Builder on the Rise?
Awards Do You Know a Builder on the Rise? Deadline for the second annual Builder on the Rise award nominations is Feb. 28. read more
Existing-Home Sales in 2024 the Lowest in 30 Years
Housing Data Existing-Home Sales in 2024 the Lowest in 30 Years The median home sale price reached a record high level in 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors. read more
 Inside Bedrock Energy’s Plan To Deliver Affordable Geothermal Solutions
Heating Inside Bedrock Energy’s Plan To Deliver Affordable Geothermal Solutions The startup’s recent $12 million funding round will support... read more
Can Housing Stocks Beat the S&P 500 in 2025?
Economics Can Housing Stocks Beat the S&P 500 in 2025? After underperforming relative to the S&P 500 in 2024, all eyes will be on operating margins, orders, and interest rates in 2025. read more
House Plan of the Week: Dreaming of Spring Porch Time
Plans House Plan of the Week: Dreaming of Spring Porch Time This fresh home design showcases indoor-outdoor living. read more
Two Years of Yardly: How Taylor Morrison’s Build-to-Rent Brand Has Evolved
Developers Two Years of Yardly: How Taylor Morrison’s Build-to-Rent Brand Has Evolved Yardly president Darin Rowe shares key BTR markets, successful strategies, lessons learned, and more. read more
Rising Mortgage Rates Stall New-Home Sales in December
Sales Rising Mortgage Rates Stall New-Home Sales in December Buyer uncertainty and affordability challenges slow transactions, prompting builders to adjust pricing and inventory strategies. read more
Garman Homes Appoints New CEO, CFO
Leadership Garman Homes Appoints New CEO, CFO Rebecca McAdoo is assuming the role of CEO and Jake Kaplan becomes the builder's chief financial officer. read more
Incentives, Smaller Lots Help D.R. Horton Beat Q1 Expectations
Earnings Reports Incentives, Smaller Lots Help D.R. Horton Beat Q1 Expectations Closings, revenue, and orders were essentially flat in a quarter where the home builder beat Wall Street projections. read more
Pretium Commits Up to $5 Billion to Help Home Builders Navigate Tight Lending Market
Construction Finance Pretium Commits Up to $5 Billion to Help Home Builders Navigate Tight Lending Market With $550 million already secured, the new fund aims to fill the gap left by regional banks. read more

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Country cottage house plan with porch, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Dreaming of Spring Porch Time

This fresh home design showcases indoor-outdoor living.

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Home With Two Bedrooms
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Home With Two Bedrooms

This ADU design sports sleek curb appeal and a versatile layout.

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Small house plan with two bedrooms, front exterior. See more images at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Fresh Starter Home for 2025

This 1,372-square-foot design would also make a great downsized dwelling

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Farmhouse plan with four bedrooms, front exterior. See more views at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Winter Storage

This move-up home design showcases plenty of closets.

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House Plan of the Week: Dreaming of Spring Porch Time

This fresh home design showcases indoor-outdoor living. More

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Home With Two Bedrooms

This ADU design sports sleek curb appeal and a versatile layout. More

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AI in Home Building: Enhancing Efficiency Without Replacing Jobs

BUILDER sat down with AI expert Francesco Iorio to learn what’s happening with the... More

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8 Design Trends Spicing Up Kitchen Spaces in 2025

Kitchen size is on the rise and homeowners are loving bold backsplashes, classic... More

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House Plan of the Week: Fresh Starter Home for 2025

This 1,372-square-foot design would also make a great downsized dwelling More

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NKBA Report: Kitchens Are Getting Eclectic

Expect more statement colors, mix-and-match finishes, and decorative hardware to... More

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House Plan of the Week: Winter Storage

This move-up home design showcases plenty of closets. More

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The Top 10 House Plan Trends of 2024 (and 5 More for 2025)

Explore the top 10 house plan trends of 2024 and five predictions for 2025. More

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Taylor Morrison's Top 10 Design Trends for 2025

National home builder's design and architectural experts share top trends for the... More

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