Townhome Construction Activity Falters
Townhome starts fell in Q-2 2026. Still, housing industry pros suggest this decline is only temporary and that construction activity will pick up as buyers seek out medium-density housing
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Pending-Home Sales Continue to Drop
In July, pending-home sales declined for the second month in a row, both on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis
Wells Fargo Gives $1.5M to Habitat For Humanity for Innovative Housing Solutions
Habitat For Humanity will use the funds to advance modular construction and other offsite techniques across the US
Why Price Isn’t Enough to Win the First-Time Buyer
Entry-level homebuyers are looking at more than the list price. They’re considering livability and costs for the next five to 10 years
Where Are Americans Moving?
Most Americans say they are happy where they currently are, but nearly 60% say they would still move if the opportunity was right
Single-Family Permitting on the Decline
While multifamily permitting activity continues to grow, single-family permitting fell by nearly 5% in the first six months of the year
Marketing New-Home Communities: What Buyers Actually Want
When it comes to marketing, buyers are gravitating toward communities that promise a personalized yet connected experience
Dream Finders Homes Set to Acquire Beazer Homes
Consolidation among home builders is on the rise, with the recently announced deal only adding to the lineup of a merger and acquisition activity seen over the past year
Data Centers Continue Their Spread Into the Housing Market
Data centers are primarily moving into rural, low-income communities, but more community types are starting to see data centers pop up in their backyards
Home Prices Grow in 80% of Metros
In Q-2 2026, home prices grew in 80% of US metros, up from 71% of metros in Q-1 2026
Interactive Workshop Introduces Young Women to Careers in Plumbing
Earlier this month, LIXIL hosted campers from the Tools & Tiaras Summer Camp at their experience center in New York City. While there, campers worked in teams to complete various kitchen and bath design challenges
Responding to Climate Pressures Through Better Design
From a home's orientation to its airflow and more, understanding resilient building techniques leads to homes that perform well—no matter the weather
Pro+Connect Events: Your Ticket to Knowledge and New Relationships!
Our Fall events in Dallas are filling up fast, so don't miss your (expenses-paid) opportunity to deepen your supply chain bench!
Allison Guido on Adapting to a Changing Market
In her talk from the 2025 Women in Residential Construction Conference, Allison Guido of Almar Building & Remodeling shares lessons she learned from the book 'Who Moved My Cheese?'
A Divided Market: Luxury Sales Surge While Starter Homes Stack Up
Starter-home inventory has increased but sales fell by 5.4% year-over-year. Luxury sales, meanwhile, have climbed by 6.2% during the same period
How Data Centers Are Impacting Housing Supply
AI usage has created an increase in data center construction, and in many markets across the US, data center companies are far outbidding home builders for land
JPMorganChase to Invest $750B to Increase Housing Supply
As part of its American Dream Initiative, the firm announced that it will deploy the funds through 2035 to improve housing supply and support homeownership across the US