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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
Perry Homes Expands Florida Footprint With Acquisition of MasterCraft Builder Group
Mergers and Acquisitions Perry Homes Expands Florida Footprint With Acquisition of MasterCraft Builder Group The deal complements Perry Homes’ recent expansion into the Sunshine State. 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
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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
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

The Pulse

December 03, 2024
  1. BUILDER BUILDER's Q4 Issue Hits Desks With Design...
    BUILDER's Q4 Issue Hits Desks With Design Inspiration and 2025 Forecasts
  2. BUILDER Perry Homes Expands Florida Footprint With...
    Perry Homes Expands Florida Footprint With Acquisition of MasterCraft Builder Group
  3. Eye on Housing Home Sizes Reach Lowest Levels in More Than a...
    Home Sizes Reach Lowest Levels in More Than a Decade
  4. BUILDER Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest...
    Beazer Homes Breaks Ground on Its Largest Community of Zero-Energy-Ready Homes
  5. BUILDER Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a...
    Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
  6. BUILDER How Technology Is Transforming the Future of...
    How Technology Is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education
  7. BUILDER FHA Loan Limits to Increase Again in 2025
    FHA Loan Limits to Increase Again in 2025
  8. BUILDER Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales...
    Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales Sharply Decline
  9. BUILDER House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining...
    House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern
  10. BUILDER Median-Earning Families Now Devote 38% of Their...
    Median-Earning Families Now Devote 38% of Their Income to Mortgages
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Home Sizes Reach Lowest Levels in More Than a Decade
Home Sizes Reach Lowest Levels in More...
Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home Sales Sharply Decline
Home Price Growth Decelerates as New-Home...
New-Home Market Remains Stable in October Despite Higher Rates, Election Uncertainty
New-Home Market Remains Stable in October...

House Plans

Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
By: Aurora Zeledon

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
By: Aurora Zeledon

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
By: Aurora Zeledon

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
By: Aurora Zeledon

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

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Design

BUILDER's Q4 Issue Hits Desks With Design Inspiration and 2025 Forecasts
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BUILDER's Q4 Issue Hits Desks With Design Inspiration and 2025 Forecasts
By BUILDER Staff

Learn more about each of the detail-driven homes awarded this year, plus a 2025... More

Tags: Design, Awards, In the News, Zonda, Competitions
Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
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Stylish Starter Home Plan Offers Big Style in a Compact Package
By Aurora Zeledon

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

Tags: Entry-Level, First-Time Home Buyers, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans
House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern
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House Plan of the Week: Thanksgiving Dining Made Modern
By Aurora Zeledon

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

Tags: Design, Kitchen, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans
House Plan of the Week: 1,320-Square-Foot Barndominium
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1,320-Square-Foot Barndominium
By Aurora Zeledon

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

Tags: Design, Vacation Homes, Second Homes, Entry-Level, Plans
BUILDER Unveils the 2024 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners
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BUILDER Unveils the 2024 Builder's Choice Design Award Winners
By BUILDER Staff

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

Tags: Design, Designers, Architects, Custom Builders, Awards
Three Mile Harbor Awarded With the 2024 Builder's Choice Project of the Year
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Three Mile Harbor Awarded With the 2024 Builder's Choice Project of the Year
By Symone Strong

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

Tags: Design, Designers, Awards, Single Family, Custom Homes
House Plan of the Week: Modern Farmhouse Ready for Holiday Hosting
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Modern Farmhouse Ready for Holiday Hosting
By Aurora Zeledon

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

Tags: Design, Multigenerational Living, Plans, Floor Plans, House Floor Plans
9 Home Design Trends That Will Shape Spaces in 2025
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9 Home Design Trends That Will Shape Spaces in 2025
By Symone Strong

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

Tags: Design, Designers, Housing Trends, Zillow, Interior Design
House Plan of the Week: Tiny Cottage ADU
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House Plan of the Week: Tiny Cottage ADU
By Aurora Zeledon

Here's a simple, versatile home design. More

Tags: Design, Accessory Dwelling Units, Affordable Housing, Entry-Level, Tiny House
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