Home sales see an increase over two consecutive months
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased this year for two consecutive months, in February and March, just in time for the spring buying season. New home sales surged 7.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 682,000 units in March. Sales ​increased to a rate of 635,000 units in February...
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Cotality releases May 2026 home price insights
Cotality released its May 2026 U.S. home price insights report on May 5, 2026. Despite year-over-year price growth continuing to slow, the report noted that, looking ahead to March 2027, data suggests a broader market rebound. As recent trends have shown...
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BIS is back in the desert
Join the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the Building Industry Show (BIS)! With a rich history of advocating for the homebuilding industry for over a century, the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is thrilled to host BIS once again—this time at the stunning Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, California from September 2-3, 2026...
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Incentives are driving potential buyers
Two of the country's largest homebuilders, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup are investing in incentives for buyers. Mortgage rate buydowns, covering closing costs and overall price cuts can help close the sale for potential buyers. Both builders saw a jump in orders in Q1 of 2026, 11% for D.R. Horton and 3% for PulteGroup...
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For the past 20 years, Builder and Developer & 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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Nordic Hot Tubs
Nordic Hot Tubs creates premium hot tubs designed around simplicity, therapy, reliability, and value. Built in Michigan, the company is known for durable craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and therapeutic hydrotherapy systems that deliver affordable luxury for residential outdoor living environments.
www.nordichottubs.com

Bilco
BILCO has been a trusted leader in specialty access products since 1926, manufacturing basement doors, roof hatches, smoke vents, and safety products for residential and commercial construction with a longstanding reputation for durability, innovation, and dependable American-made craftsmanship.
www.bilco.com

Streetleaf
Cost-effective, quick to install, and eco-friendly solar streetlights for residential, commercial, and municipal applications.
When people first hear about our solar streetlights, they are intrigued. Once they complete their first project with us, they are hooked.
With our service agreement there are no upfront costs for the streetlights. We charge a small monthly service fee to install, monitor and maintain the lights.
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Nakamoto Forestry
Traditional yakisugi siding is made by charring the surface of Japanese cedar to enhance its durability and aesthetic beauty. Originally used to protect homes from fire, decay, and insects, it’s now a defining material in modern architecture.
Nakamoto Forestry is the world’s largest producer of authentic yakisugi wood products. We sustainably harvest sugi cedar trees from our own forests in Japan and manage the entire process in-house—from planting and milling to flame treatment. The result: charred wood siding that’s beautiful, enduring, and responsibly made.
Browse our wide selection of authentic yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products, get inspired with our portfolio of finished projects around the globe, or learn more about the benefits and sustainability of charred wood.
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Rise in new home sales sparks life in housing market
According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, sales of newly built single-family homes rose 7.4% in March, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000 units. The pace of new home sales is up 3.3% from 2025, marking a positive shift in housing market conditions...
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B&D Interview:
Cammie Hancock Beckert
Cammie Hancock Beckert, President of Cameron Custom at Camelot Homes discusses branching out as a family-founded builder. “Working across both Cameron Custom and Camelot Homes has given me a unique balance of perspectives; the creativity and flexibility of custom homes alongside the discipline and systems of a larger production builder,” said Hancock Beckert. “That combination has significantly shaped how I approach both design and execution.”
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Gold Nugget Award entries close in less than a month
The Gold Nugget Awards is the oldest and most prestigious residential design awards in the nation, recognizing those who improve communities through exceptional concepts in design, planning and development. The deadline for award submissions closes on June 1, 2026...
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Builders' incentives prove successful, new home sales rise
New U.S. home sales increased in March after a slow start to the year. A main reason for the boost is the incentives offered by builders, according to Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American. Builders continued to adjust prices in March to attract homebuyers; a strategy that paid off...
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Lennar introduces new luxury community Vinova
Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, introduces the grand opening of its new luxury master-planned community, Vinova. Homes in this community range from 2,652 to 3,805 square feet with four to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half bathrooms across two upscale collections...
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Freddie Mac releases April fixed-mortgage rates
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate (FRM) averaged 6.34% in April, 16 basis points (bps) higher than March. The average 15-year rate also increased by 13 bps to 5.69%. Despite the recent increases, both the FRM and average 15-year rates remain 39 bps and 21 bps lower than a year ago, respectively...
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New York's housing plan delivers record-breaking progress
On May 5, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced record-breaking progress toward the state’s five-year housing goal, with more than 22,000 homes created or preserved during Fiscal Year 2025-26. This marks the highest single-year production for Hochul’s five-year housing plan...
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