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Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on housing market investment
Berkshire Hathaway just raised its stake in the housing game, upping its stock in production builder Lennar to an estimated 30% or $1.157 billion. That's not the only builder the firm bolstered its investment in. Berkshire Hathaway also purchased stakes in D.R. Horton, the nation's largest homebuilder, valued at around $580,000. This all comes about a month after Berkshire Hathaway closed on its $8.5 billion all-cash acquisition of Taylor Morrison…
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Prime land prices rise, outlying land readjusts
Well-located land is in high demand, as seen in research from John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC). The company's 2Q26 Residential Land Survey of the top land brokers nationwide reported the following: Demand remains lower than it was a few years ago. In 2Q24, 76% of brokers rated land demand as Hot or On Fire, but by 2Q26, that number decreased to 33%. However, finished lot prices continue to rise in high-quality A-B locations…
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Mortgage rates hold steady
Results from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey revealed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.66% on Aug. 27, 2026. This is the second time in August that mortgage rates have averaged 6.66%. Mortgage rates remain relatively unchanged throughout the month, holding steady. “Mortgage rates changed little this week, averaging 6.66%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. “The economy remains resilient, demonstrated…
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Mattamy Homes announces new CEO
Mattamy Homes, a family-owned homebuilder in North America that just surpassed 150,000 homes delivered, announced the retirement of its current CEO, Keith Bass. Bass has led the company since 2020 and will retire Sept. 1, 2026. Chris Lindhorst, the current Chief Operating Officer at Mattamy Homes, will succeed him as CEO. Lindhorst joined the company in early 2026 and previously served as Regional President at D.R. Horton…
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Nominations now open for December Awards Issue
Recognizing excellence drives the homebuilding industry forward. Nominating a deserving colleague for Builder and Developer’s prestigious Who’s Who feature in the upcoming December Awards Issue is the ultimate way to honor the innovators, visionaries and dedicated leaders shaping residential construction. In addition to individual recognition in the Who’s Who roster, Builder and Developer is currently accepting entries for three premier project and company honors. Nominations close on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
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Texas housing market strengthens in first half of 2026
Texas housing market activity strengthened through the first half of 2026, with closed sales outpacing last year’s levels. This suggests that underlying housing demand remains resilient despite ongoing economic headwinds and persistent affordability constraints. Sales gains have been consistent statewide, suggesting that buyers are adapting to current mortgage rates while benefiting from more stable inventory conditions and greater choice…
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Why you shouldn't miss our upcoming webinar
In today’s shifting housing market, builders, architects and design-build firms face a shared strategic challenge: expanding project margins and revenue without overextending operational capacity. The solution increasingly lies in targeted, high-margin residential interventions—most notably specialized bathroom design and remodeling. Driven by surging demand for universal design, barrier-free living and aging-in-place functionality, bath renovations offer fast project turnarounds, reliable profitability and high-impact value. To bridge this gap, Bestbath is hosting an industry Lunch & Learn webinar, Building Your Bathroom Remodel Business, on Oct. 8, 2026…
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Slump continues in July AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) for July. The score is 46.6, a dip from June. Important to note, it reports on all architectural billings, not residential alone. Multifamily residential received a stronger score than overall at 48.4.AIA announced that the slump in billings is the longest in the ABI’s history, now surpassing three and a half years…
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Pace of new home sales soften
According to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, newly built single-family home sales declined 10.5% in July to a seasonally adjusted rate of 607,000, following an upward estimate of new home sales in June. New home sales were 6.3% lower than a year earlier, according to July data. There is still hope in the industry as builders continue to outperform the broader market…
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ABC Green Home developer, Nick Slevin returns to NBC Water Zone Podcast
Nick Slevin, the developer of the ABC Green Home project, returned to NBC’s Water Zone podcast with Robb Starr. Slevin breaks down the evolution of the ABC Green Home Project, from its inception as a challenge to industry standard “greenwashing” to building homes that comfortably beat California’s strict Title 24 codes by 40%. Tune in for a direct look at the future of resilient, climate-conscious residential construction...
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For the past 20 years, Builder and Developer and 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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