Home Builder News and Analysis

10 Industry Shifts No One’s Talking About (Yet)
Building Materials 10 Industry Shifts No One’s Talking About (Yet) Building products researcher Todd Tomalak thinks you should pay attention to these emerging trends. read more
Call for Entries: 2025 Builder's Choice Design Awards
Awards Call for Entries: 2025 Builder's Choice Design Awards The 2025 edition of the annual residential design awards program will accept entries until July 18. read more
Top Questions About Fiber Internet and Installation by Residential Developers
Builder - Intel Top Questions About Fiber Internet and Installation by Residential Developers Expert answers to help builders meet modern connectivity demands read more
Report: $75,000 Households Priced Out of Most Listings
Research Report: $75,000 Households Priced Out of Most Listings Research indicates the market needs 367,000 more listings at a maximum price of $170,000 and 416,000 more listings priced at or below $255,000. read more
Earnings Roundup: Smith Douglas Homes, Landsea Homes, and United Homes Group
Single Family Earnings Roundup: Smith Douglas Homes, Landsea Homes, and United Homes Group Challenging sales conditions remained a theme for home builders during a slower than typical spring selling season. read more
Market Snapshot: Columbus Struggles With Growth
Local Markets Market Snapshot: Columbus Struggles With Growth Intel won't open its chip plants in Licking County until at least 2030. read more
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Lot, Big Outdoor Living
Plans House Plan of the Week: Tiny Lot, Big Outdoor Living This three-story home design gives impressive deck space on an infill lot. read more
The Fischer Group Eyes Corporate Relocation to Covington, Kentucky
Single Family The Fischer Group Eyes Corporate Relocation to Covington, Kentucky The move from Erlanger, Kentucky, will support the growth plans of Fischer Homes’ parent company. read more
Construction Workers Have It Tough
Construction Construction Workers Have It Tough Considered the second toughest job in the country, 81% of Americans say trade workers don’t get enough credit for what they do. read more
New Home Co. Buys Landsea Homes for $1.2 Billion
Mergers and Acquisitions New Home Co. Buys Landsea Homes for $1.2 Billion 'Both companies are on attractive growth trajectories individually.' read more

House Plans

3 story farmhouse plan for a small lot, front exterior. See more views at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Lot, Big Outdoor Living

This three-story home design gives impressive deck space on an infill lot.

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Cabin Plan Blends Mountain Charm and Modern Life
Cabin Plan Blends Mountain Charm and Modern Life

Here’s a getaway with flexibility, storage, and outdoor living.

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Modern cottage house plan, front exterior. See more views at Houseplans.
House Plan of the Week: Modern Cottage

Will this style be the next modern farmhouse?

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Lot, Big Outdoor Living

This three-story home design gives impressive deck space on an infill lot. More

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Cabin Plan Blends Mountain Charm and Modern Life

Here’s a getaway with flexibility, storage, and outdoor living. More

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Why Shea Homes Is Fully Embracing Virtual Reality

Through VR experiences, Shea Homes is helping buyers visualize communities and... More

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House Plan of the Week: Modern Cottage

Will this style be the next modern farmhouse? More

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House Plan of the Week: Narrow 4-Bedroom Design

And it's under 1,900 square feet. More

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Call for Entries: 2025 Builder's Choice Design Awards

The 2025 edition of the annual residential design awards program will accept... More

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How Gen Z Is Redefining Home Buying and Design

With new priorities and fresh aesthetics, see how this younger generation is... More

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House Plan of the Week: Barndos Go Modern

This new plan shows off the edgy side of the popular style. More

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Homes Are Turning From Assets to Experiences

Over three-quarters of homeowners are designing their homes for themselves, not... More

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