Trends New-Home Sales Slipped in July New-home sales in July 2018 were down 1.7 percent from June, but had 12.8 percent annual growth, according to the latest Commerce Department...
Market Data + Trends Fewer Millennials Confident Buying a Home Is a Good Investment A new homebuyer survey finds that a record low share of Millennials think buying a home is a good investment today, down 29 percent from...
Builders Katerra's Stumbling Blocks Prefab construction company and tech startup Katerra is reportedly going through some "growing pains," including delays in production and...
Trends 'Lean' Housing Market Continues Recovery The housing market may be cooling off, but experts say it is still recovering, citing strong remodeling activity, the sustained power of...
Regulations NAHB on Proposed Reforms to Endangered Species Act NAHB Housing Policy Briefing on the Trump administration's proposed reforms to the Endangered Species Act
Healthy Homes Biophilic Design on the Rise A new trend—biophilic design—can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, expedite healing, and more, report says
Affordability 20K Initiative Aims to Serve Financially Vulnerable Homeowners Rural Studio student-centered design/build program evaluates methods for providing homes to residents otherwise unable to meet credit requirements
Codes + Standards New EPA Formaldehyde Regulation The rule applies to composite wood products, but some structural engineered wood products commonly used in construction, such as OSB, are exempt
Affordability Chicago Thinks Tiny for Housing Low-Income Residents The city is looking at tiny homes as a possible solution to homelessness
Sales + Marketing The O'Leary View of Building Affordable Homes and Competing With Big Builders The founder of View Homes talks about market-specific branding and expanding while staying one step ahead of big competition
