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Homebuying demand ticks up
The housing market is showing signs of life; contract cancellations decreased in April 2026, indicating an uptick in homebuyers' demand. Contract cancellations inched down this spring as homebuyers and sellers gained a clearer sense of housing-market conditions after several years of volatility....
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Brookfield receives approval for 12,000 homes on retired California Navy base
Brookfield Residential just received unanimous approval from the Concord City Council to redevelop the Concord Naval Weapons Station in Northern California. Brookfield's master-planned community is expected to revitalize the San Francisco Bay Area with the proposed development of 12,000 new homes, businesses, schools, fire stations and around 800 acres of dedicated parks. Estimations are putting the cost of the project at $7 billion, with $628 million directly to the Navy...
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Construction sees life in custom homebuilding
The custom home market is not as heavily impacted by the interest rate cycle in comparison to other forms of homebuilding, making it a relative bright spot in residential construction. While overall single-family construction...
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Housing economist comments on core inflation report
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the April report for Personal Income and Outlays, outlining core inflation at 0.4% for the month and a 3.8%12-month inflation rate. This is an indication that the next Fed decision on June 17, 2026 might continue March's holding pattern."When inflation runs this hot, the Fed stays put and mortgage rates stay stuck in the mid-6s," said Dr. Selma Hepp, Cotality's Chief Economist and regular contributor to Builder and Developer...
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MORE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
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10 cities lead new home construction
Consumer Affairs analyzed data on new building permits and new-construction home sales across the 150 largest U.S. metros in early 2026. The data ranked areas based on both the number of new-build permits issued and the number of new homes sold, with each factor weighted equally...
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NAHB strives to tackle workforce gaps in housing
The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) state and local teams met with mayors, city leaders, planners and builders to address workforce development challenges as part of the America's Housing Comeback discussion series spearheaded by the National League of Cities...
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Designing for Livability
Risewell Homes is ranked among the top 25 homebuilders in the United States, this is for good reason. In May 2025, an acquisition brought together and unified two builders, New Home Company and Landsea Homes, into what is now Risewell Homes. The company launched on Dec. 1, 2025 as a new, national brand, built on decades of combined experience...
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Make sure to follow us on social media
For the past 20 years, Builder and Developer & Builder Media have served homebuilders, architects, designers and other industry professionals in residential construction as a national B2B publication. We are currently expanding our social media presence, posting the latest industry news and featured content from our magazines on Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook. Now, we ask you to show your support by following us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest homebuilding news and stories...
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Price drops become less common as market stabilizes
According to a new analysis from Redfin, price cuts were slightly less common in April 2026, as the housing market showed signs of stabilization and rising homebuyer demand. More than 35.4% of U.S. home sellers cut their asking price in April 2026, down slightly from 35.6% a month earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis.
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BIS is back in the desert
Join the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the Building Industry Show (BIS)! With a rich history of advocating for the homebuilding industry for over a century, the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is thrilled to host BIS once again-this time at the stunning Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, California from September 2-3, 2026...
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Mortgage rates average 6.51%
On May 21, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.51%. This is up from last week, when it averaged 6.36%. In May 2025, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.86%.
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Connecting Data, Design and Experience
Marketing in homebuilding has the power to do more than promote. It shapes how a home is understood, experienced and ultimately chosen. At its best, it connects people, process and product in a way that feels seamless and intentional...
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March sees lowest saving rates since June 2022
According to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, March 2026 saw the lowest personal saving rates since June 2022. On a year-over-year basis, personal income was 2.5% higher in March than in April 2025. As consumer spending outpaced income growth, the personal saving rate...
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Controlling The Build Narrative
Homebuyers are creating a narrative about your company from every interaction, intentional or not. Smart builders use psychological principles to shape their experiences and leave nothing to chance. During their open-wall walk, what if you hand the customer a hammer to drive a nail into the framing of their own home, then sign a small sticker beside it? It takes 30 seconds...
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Our Next Hybrid Net-Zero Demonstration Home Begins
The ABC Green Home 5.0 TerraVerde project represents the next evolution in high-performance residential construction, uniting innovation, proven building science and a forward-looking vision for how Americans will live in the decades ahead. As a multi-certified demonstration home, TerraVerde is designed to deliver verified performance through 12 advanced independent energy certifications, establishing a new benchmark for what is possible in attainable, resilient housing...
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