Home Builder News and Analysis

Pace of M&A Activity Shows No Signs of Slowing in 2025
Mergers and Acquisitions Pace of M&A Activity Shows No Signs of Slowing in 2025 Strong balance sheets, public builder consolidation, continued interest from Japanese buyers, and high... read more
Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest Community of Zero-Energy-Ready Homes
Developments Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest Community of Zero-Energy-Ready Homes GreenHouse will feature 591 homes built to the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home standards. 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
Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
Plans Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package This design fits a narrow lot and offers modern curb appeal. read more
How Technology Is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education
Labor How Technology Is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education BUILDER contributor Steve Metzman explains how emerging tech is attracting a new wave of construction workers. read more
FHA Loan Limits to Increase Again in 2025
Mortgages and Banking FHA Loan Limits to Increase Again in 2025 Loan limits will increase in the coming calendar year to keep pace with the continued appreciation of home prices over the past year. read more
Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales Sharply Decline
Housing Data Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales Sharply Decline The pace of new-home sales fell 9.4% year over year in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. read more
House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern
Design House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern This barndominium-style home design features an unusual layout. read more
Median-Earning Families Now Devote 38% of Their Income to Mortgages
Economics Median-Earning Families Now Devote 38% of Their Income to Mortgages Low-income families would have to spend 75% of their earnings to pay for... read more
Brookfield Residential Partners With The Kolter Group, Strengthening Land Development Presence in Southeast
Land Brookfield Residential Partners With The Kolter Group, Strengthening Land Development Presence in Southeast Through the partnership, the companies will provide finished residential lots and mixed-use pads to builders in the region. read more
Trump Announces His Pick for HUD Secretary
Affordable Housing Trump Announces His Pick for HUD Secretary Scott Turner is a former Texas state representative and pro football player. read more

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House Plans

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

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

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

This small, rustic design makes a charming vacation home.

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Modern farmhouse plan with open layout, front exterior. See details at Houseplans.
Modern Farmhouse Ready for Holiday Hosting

With room for guests and a relaxed open layout, this home design can handle festive gatherings.

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Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package

This design fits a narrow lot and offers modern curb appeal. More

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House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern

This barndominium-style home design features an unusual layout. More

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1,320-Square-Foot Barndominium

This small, rustic design makes a charming vacation home. More

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BUILDER Unveils the 2024 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners

This year's annual residential design program recognized 17 unique projects—and... More

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Three Mile Harbor Awarded With the 2024 Builder's Choice Project of the Year

Bates Masi + Architects addressed various site and privacy challenges to create... More

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Modern Farmhouse Ready for Holiday Hosting

With room for guests and a relaxed open layout, this home design can handle... More

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9 Home Design Trends That Will Shape Spaces in 2025

Data-backed design trends that homeowners are searching for next year. More

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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Cottage ADU

Here's a simple, versatile home design. More

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The Subtle, Versatile Brick Color Leading for 2025, According to Glen-Gery

The manufacturer selected Silver City, a matte grey brick, as its 2025 Brick Color... More

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