Fed holds rates steady in Warsh’s first decision as chairman
Kevin Warsh's first decision as chairman of the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady. The Fed's rate holding pattern is consistent throughout 2026; the last rate cut was in December 2025. Warsh and the board affirmed that despite geopolitical uncertainty and a rise in inflation, the U.S. economy holds strong, with the unemployment rate largely unchanged and consumer spending up 0.09 % in May...
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act advances to Senate
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has reached the Senate. The bill aims to solve the national affordable housing shortage by increasing supply, easing regulatory burdens and modernizing outdated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs. On May 22, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the bill that would have removed a build-to-rent sales provision...
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Takeaways from the current housing economy
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its annual State of the Nation’s Housing report, offering an overview of the current housing market. Many indicators show that housing market activity remained flat in early 2026. However, an increasing number of state and local governments are taking action to increase housing production...
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A Masterclass in Bespoke Texan Building
Decision Drive from Keechi Creek Builders charms with its remarkable attention to detail. The project is a fitting finalist for Best Kitchen and Best Overall Interior Design from the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star awards. Construction of the 5,092-square-foot project began in January 2024 and was completed in February 2025...
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Register now for our Webinar with Bestbath
Join Bestbath for a roundtable discussion on expanding into the wet space. Industry professionals will share perspectives on current market trends, business opportunities, operational considerations and lessons learned from adding bathroom and shower projects to their offerings. Attendees will gain practical insights into what it takes to enter the category, common challenges to expect and how other contractors have successfully incorporated wet space projects into their businesses. 
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Blum
It is our motivation to develop fittings that meet customers’ needs. That is why we are always enhancing and adding more products to our hinge range. We have the right solution for your project. All our engineers' expertise goes into our hinges. Ingenuity and inventive powers create the functionality that is unique to Blum. Our hinge systems stand for reliable function, enhanced adjustment and assembly ease and attractive design. They are designed to withstand 200,000 opening and closing cycles.
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Hope’s Windows
Hope’s steel and bronze doors and windows are universally praised for their strength, durability, and unparalleled aesthetic value. Our manufacturing processes, finishing techniques, and the inherent strength of the material, results in doors and windows that last and sustain their beauty for generations. Every Hope’s window and door is custom designed by you – the architect, designer, and homeowner – to achieve your specific aesthetic and performance criteria.
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Cross Country Mortgage
For the third year in a row, we’re on top. But what does being #1 mean? Simple: We help more people into their dream home. Just ask your neighbors — we finance 1 in 33 homes from coast to coast. We offer more than 120 purchase, refinance and home equity solutions — ranging from conventional and jumbo mortgages to government-insured programs from FHA and programs for Veterans and rural homebuyers — and we are a direct lender and approved seller and servicer by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae.
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Mortgage rates average 6.52%
On June 11, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached an average of 6.52%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high. Importantly, we're seeing homebuyers... "
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Speed to Decision is the New Competitive Advantage
Every home gets built on a land decision. Right now, the builders gaining ground aren’t winning because they have access to more deals. They’re winning because they can reach a confident decision faster than anyone else at the table. Whether an opportunity arrives inbound from a broker or surfaces through off-market prospecting, the outcome increasingly favors whoever can move from first look to defensible go or no-go decision fastest...
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Industry legends honored with National Housing Center Awards
Several industry leaders were
honored for their contributions to the housing industry during the National Housing Center Awards Ceremony on June 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The ceremony recognized the 2026 inductees to the National Housing Hall of Fame and the recipients of the Exemplary Service to Home Building Award. Thomas Bozzuto and Laurie Goodman were among the National Housing Hall of Fame inductees...
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For the past 20 years, Builder and Developer and 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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