June housing starts and completions exceed estimates
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released their new residential construction report for June 2026. According to the report, privately-owned housing completions in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,392,000, 3.3% above the revised May estimate of 1,347,000 and 1.5 percent% above the June 2025 rate of 1,372,000. Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,427,000, 19% above...
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D.R. Horton realigns outlook despite strong Q3
The nation's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton, just exceeded its Q3 expectations with 23,983 homes closed and a home sales gross margin of 20.7%. Yet, the builder is realigning its full-year revenue and closings guidance. D.R. Horton revised its projected 2026 ‌consolidated ⁠revenue at $32.5 billion to $33.0 billion, down from its previous forecast of $33.5 billion to $34.5 billion. Despite this, the builder's homebuilding revenue for the third quarter increased 1% to $8.7 billion...
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Stanley Martin Homes acquires Holiday Builders
Stanley Martin Homes announced it entered into an agreement to acquire Florida-based Holiday Builders. This acquisition would increase Stanley Martin Homes’ controlled lot count to approximately 10,600 and strengthen its presence in the Northwest Panhandle and Southwest Gulf Coast of Florida. The transaction is expected to close in late July 2026; Holiday Builders will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Martin Homes...
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Michigan governor signs bills to boost homebuilding
On July 21, 2026, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bills into law aimed at increasing homebuilding across the state. The bills will enable the Michigan Housing Opportunity Tax Credit to work in tandem with the federal low-income housing tax credit to build more affordable housing and cut red tape to help build new homes. “Every Michigander deserves an affordable, quality place to call home,” said Whitmer. “I’m proud to sign these bills that cut red tape, lower housing costs...
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TAMLYN
What began as a humble venture has since grown into a globally recognized leader in the industry, with TAMLYN remaining family-owned and operated to this day. At TAMLYN, we are dedicated to maintaining the values that have made us successful: delivering top-quality products, offering competitive prices, and providing excellent customer service. As we look to the future, we continue to honor our commitment to excellence, supporting the growth and success of our customers worldwide.
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Cross Country Mortgage
CCM is America’s #1 Mortgage Lender. We offer more than 120 purchase, refinance and home equity solutions — ranging from conventional and jumbo mortgages to government-insured programs from FHA and programs for Veterans and rural homebuyers — and we are a direct lender and approved seller and servicer by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae.
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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.
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Showplace Cabinetry
We believe all American homeowners deserve the home of their dreams. Of course, we hope we can be a part of that dream through lasting cabinetry in kitchens, bathrooms or any other room. With over 650 American employee-owners, we’re an American-owned manufacturing company building cabinets right here in the USA and servicing customers in all states from Maine to Hawaii.
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June AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index gains three points
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) for June; the score at 47.3 is a three-point increase from May. While the reading increased, a metric below 50 indicates an equal share of firms reporting decreases and increases. The South continues its reign as the strongest market with a reading at 49.5, despite a 0.01% decrease from May...
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New single-family homes shift to smaller lots
The long-term trend of building single-family detached homes on smaller lots appears to have stabilized. According to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders, new single-family detached homes have steadily shifted toward smaller lots as a direct result of builders' efforts to improve affordability and attract homebuyers. According to the latest Survey of Construction, the share of new homes built on smaller lots remained near record highs in 2025...
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Fusing Luxury and Functionality
For me, luxury and functionality are inseparable. It does not make sense to design something beautiful if it does not support the way a person actually lives. Before I ever think about the aesthetics, I think about the problem: What needs to be solved? How does the client move through the space? What will make their life more comfortable, efficient and meaningful? True luxury is not decoration; it is when a home works so beautifully that the client feels completely supported...
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Florida and California lead in luxury home sales
June’s largest home sales were split between the coasts of Florida and Southern California. Luxury home sales strongly led each of the state's housing markets. The most expensive U.S. home sale of the month, a beachfront estate in Manalapan, Fla., sold for $71 million. The second largest sale was a $47 million compound in Beverly Hills, Calif., followed by two coastal Florida properties that each sold for approximately $43 million: a Palm Beach mansion and a Bal Harbour Home. In California, some of the largest...
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These 5 design trends are back in style
This year has been the year of comebacks; previously outdated design trends are making their way back into the limelight. Interior designers weighed in on the former trends they have seen coming back in style in today's homes. “After years of safe neutrals and minimalism, there’s a renewed desire for personality in interiors, spaces that people can feel emotionally connected to,” said Phoebe Beachner, an interior designer at Hart Howerton...
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Starter home prices outpace buyer income
The average age of a homeowner is 44, despite Gen Z homeownership rising in 2025. However, for buyers, it’s not finding a home that is the challenge. According to recent research from Realtor, there are 300,000 fewer starter homes than before the pandemic. To address this, builders in 2026 are building on smaller lots at a quicker pace than the year before. The reality is the cost to purchase a starter home has dramatically increased...
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