First-time buyers skew young and are more active in the Middle Atlantic and New England regions

Masters of a challenging niche, LGI turns renters into owners by building homes within reach for entry-level buyers

More than 80 percent of houses built in New England or the Middle Atlantic region last year were two stories or more.

The median lot size peaked at 10,000 square feet in 1995 and has dipped since then

Delivering homes that are affordable, appealing, builder-friendly, and profitable is a tall order—or is it? These prototypes offer answers to the affordable housing dilemma

Contemporary design has permeated the consciousness of homebuyers and changed the elevation lineup for many builders