Premium buyers drive PulteGroup’s Q3 earnings
According to PulteGroup's Q3 2026 Financial Report, the homebuilder maintained resilient gross margins despite pressures from elevated mortgage rates, inflation and stretched homebuyer affordability. The builder is concentrating on the higher-margin move-up and active-adult buyer segments, helping cushion margins against entry-level affordability headwinds. PulteGroup President and CEO, Ryan Marshall, reflected that the company's balance of price and pace of home sales is critical in the current environment...
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U.S. home sales see modest gains in September
According to Redfin's Home Price Index, on a seasonally adjusted basis, U.S. home prices increased 0.25% month over month in September. Although home sale prices rose slightly from 0.21% the previous month, home sale growth is in line with the modest gains seen in the U.S. housing market. According to the report, home prices rose in 34 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros month over month in September, with home prices rising most in Pennsylvania...
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Dream Finders Homes seals $2.2 billion Beazer Homes deal
Dream Finders Homes has openly eyed Atlanta-based, energy-efficient homebuilder Beazer Homes since February of 2026. On Oct. 20, 2026, Dream Finders finally closed on the $2.2 billion deal. This marks the ninth acquisition for the Jacksonville, Fla.-based Dream Finders since 2021. The company is now expected to be the sixth-largest homebuilder in the nation...
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Builder confidence cools to 29 in October
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) /Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell three points to 29 in October. This repeats the three-point drop reported in September. Builder confidence sits at its lowest since 2012. Buyer traffic also took a hit, despite 43% of builders cutting prices and 65% of builders offering sales incentives. Regionally, the brightest spot is the Midwest, with permits up 2.9% and an HMI of 40...
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AO Smith
As a global leader, A. O. Smith prides itself on applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to water technology products marketed worldwide. The company focuses heavily on new product development, global expansion, strategic acquisitions and partnerships to achieve this goal.
www.aosmith.com 

Johns Manville
Johns Manville is much more than a source for residential and commercial insulation. We are a dedicated industry partner. Our complete line of innovative insulation products includes fiberglass, polyiso continuous insulation, spray foam, and mineral wool.
www.jm.com 

ABC Supply
Since 1982, we have become North America’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing supplies. Plus, one of the largest distributors of siding, windows and other select exterior and interior building products, tools and related supplies. The ABC Supply catalog gives professional contractors easy access to the tools, equipment and accessories they need to get the job done. The catalog contains more than 6,000 high-quality tools and specialty items, from hand and power tools to fasteners, caulks, sealants, ventilation, safety equipment, apparel and accessories.
www.abcsupply.com  

Sharp
Since our founding in 1912, Sharp Corporation has continuously innovated with original products, from the "Ever-Sharp" mechanical pencils to the world's first LCD electronic calculators. Sharp has always been driven by originality, starting with our founder Tokuji Hayakawa and his spirit of sincerity and creativity. It's the force that still drives us today.
www.sharpusa.com 

Mortgage rates hold steady
Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) is holding steady, averaging 7.40%. “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained unchanged this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. As of Oct. 15, 2026, the FRM held steady at 7.40%, up from last year's average of 6.27%. The 15-year FRM averaged 6.71%, down from the previous week's average of 6.73%. A year ago at this time...
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Fusing Sophisticated Design with Architectural Craftsmanship
As a child, Ryan Perrone would walk through job sites with his father and study his surroundings: what made a room feel right, how these details worked and, the biggest question, what made a home truly feel like it belonged to the people who lived there? “That early exposure taught me that building is never just about materials, schedules or plans,” said Perrone. “It is about pride, trust and a deep respect for the people who will call that place home.” That mindset is now the backbone of the company’s...
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September AIA ABI drops to 44.7
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for September. The ABI score dropped to 44.7 from 47.2 in August. There is a slight silver lining in the continued decline: inquiries for new projects increased to 53.2. AIA reported a steady pipeline of future work, with backlogs stable...
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The Discipline Behind Luxury Custom Homebuilding
Luxury custom homebuilding is no longer defined solely by expensive materials or larger homes. True luxury is  the disciplined integration of design, construction, technology, craftsmanship and the client’s way of life. My philosophy is that a custom home should be designed around the life that will unfold within it. Architecture  can be visually impressive, but if the home does not function naturally for the people living there, it has failed to  serve its purpose...
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Why are U.S. homes getting smaller?
The average-sized household continues to shrink despite an increase in adults sharing a home, more so than in previous decades. This new trend is causing an increased demand for smaller homes, as U.S. homebuyers prioritize practicality. There are multiple reasons for this paradox: The number of adult children living with their parents is rising; divorce rates have decreased, so more married couples are living together. Additionally, the number of children per household is lessening...
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These 7 colors will define 2027 bedroom interiors
As 2027 draws closer, interior design trends are evolving, especially in color schemes. Homeowners are already gravitating towards interiors that evoke warmth and tranquility. Interior designers are expecting this trend to become extremely prominent in bedrooms, spaces where homeowners seek to refresh and unwind at the beginning and end of their day. Creamy whites and beiges are continuing to remain dominant next year, according to Co-owner...
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