JULY 3, 2026
Vol. 18 No. 26
 
 
HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
 

How homebuilding shaped 250 years of U.S. history
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, one of the most pivotal aspects of the American Dream is homeownership and the homebuilding behind it. From the first president's estate, Mount Vernon, to America's first planned city, Savannah, Georgia, the history of homebuilding is woven into the fabric of the country. Construction of housing rose to its peak in 2005 with over 2 million housing starts. The National Association of REALTORS estimates the country lacks 4.7 million homes. The future landscape of housing production is positive, with a landmark housing bill passed by both the House and the Senate...
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Residential construction spending up 1.8% year-over-year
According to the recently released May analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau, private residential construction spending continued its steady upward trend. Compared to a year ago, spending is up 1.8% and surpassed the previous month by 0.4. This is the third consecutive month of gains, following the slight dip in activity in February. The current pace is a moderate sign of a stabilizing market, despite consumer economic uncertainty and a rise in material costs...
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Luxury home prices outpace rest of market
Luxury home prices are rising faster than any other market, a recent report from Redfin explains. Year over year, the median U.S. luxury home sale price rose 4.7%. It's a reasonable turn in the sector considering that many high-end homebuyers do not have the same affordability concerns or mortgage rate sensitivities. Therefore, the demand for luxury homes continues to rise. Pending sales of luxury homes gained 5.2% year over year, while pending sales for the rest of the market grew 3.6%...
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Breaking Barriers and Building Better
Announced on May 31, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway will acquire homebuilding giant Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion. The all-cash transaction values Taylor Morrison at $72.50 per common share. Taylor Morrison is one of the leading homebuilders and developers in the U.S. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Sheryl Palmer drove the company to its nationwide strength and growth, going public in 2013 and currently building in 21 markets across 12 states.  Under her tenure, Taylor Morrison’s leadership team boasts a unique point of view: 50% of senior leadership roles are occupied by women, over four times the industry standard. Of their women working in construction, 38% are Millennials or Gen Z...
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MORE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
 

2026 Gold Nugget Award of Merit honorees announced
For 63 years, the Gold Nugget Awards, presented by PCBC, have celebrated the very best in architectural design, planning, development, interiors, marketing and innovation across North America. Recognized as one of the industry's most prestigious honors, the Gold Nugget Awards showcase the projects, people and companies that are shaping the future of our built environment. From an extraordinary field of more than 800 entries, the 2026 competition recognized the year's most exceptional achievements...

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From Buyers to Builders: Women are Reshaping Housing
Women play an increasingly important role in the housing market as homeowners and as participants in the construction workforce. As the housing market continues to grapple with affordability challenges and a persistent supply shortage, these shifts are increasingly relevant to both housing demand and supply. On the supply side, women made up approximately 14.4 percent of the construction workforce in 2025, the highest share on record dating back to the 1960s...

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ABC Green Home developer returns to NBC Water Zone Podcast
Nick Slevin, the developer of the ABC Green Home project, returned to NBC’s Water Zone podcast with Robb Starr. Slevin breaks down the evolution of the ABC Green Home Project, from its inception as a challenge to industry standard "greenwashing" to building homes that comfortably beat California’s strict Title 24 codes by 40%. Slevin details how third-party certifications are shifting real estate appraisal values, how major production builders are successfully transitioning to sustainable footprints and shares low-cost, high-impact retrofits that any homeowner can implement to cut immediate utility costs. Tune in for a direct look at the future of resilient, climate-conscious residential construction.
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Celebrating 41 Years of Excellence: Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame Class
The California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame has celebrated the men and women whose vision, leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the places Californians call home and left a lasting mark on our industry. Now in its 41st year, the Hall of Fame proudly recognizes leaders who exemplify the very best of California homebuilding. Their achievements have raised industry standards, strengthened communities and inspired future generations of builders and leaders to carry their legacy forward...
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Utah makes strides to speed up housing development
Leaders in Utah's government are taking action to address the housing supply and, more importantly, a streamlined process for building new homes. Inside the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, a new Division of Housing and Community Development was formed by the Utah Legislature earlier in the year. At the helm of the new division is the Governor's senior housing adviser, Steve Waldrip...
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