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HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
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A new era for homebuilding:
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law
The homebuilding industry celebrates a major legislative milestone this week: the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is officially law. Since the bipartisan bill was first introduced in 2025, it was shaped and championed by various industry organizations to increase housing development across the country. The bill, with over 50 sections, notably decreases regulatory barriers to building, including the modernization of HUD programs...
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Lennar approved on 2,360-home Florida development
Lennar, one of the nation's largest homebuilders, just received the thumbs-up on its 2,360-home Everlands West development from the Palm Bay City Council. The project is noted as one of the most ambitious residential projects for the city in recent memory. Lennar plans to build an estimated 1,600 single-family homes and 760 multi-family homes. The project is especially interesting given the city's new investment in the area, planning to devote around $19 million to water and sewer infrastructure investments...
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ASID recognizes next generation of design innovators
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2026 Ones to Watch Award, a recognition for early-career interior design leaders. The program aims to celebrate individuals advancing the future of the built environment through design excellence, research, education, advocacy, volunteer leadership and service. As the Ones to Watch program enters its tenth year, the award is presented across two categories: award winners and award winners & scholars...
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Mortgages average 6.49%
According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released on July 9, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.49%. This report demonstrates that the FRM has remained relatively unchanged. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Mortgage rates have not changed much recently, but economic growth and housing affordability continue to improve for homebuyers as they shop for homes in today’s market...
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Tamlyn
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MORE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
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Everyday Experience: The New Measure of Luxury Design
Luxury design has traditionally centered on a home’s architecture, finishes and craftsmanship. Today, builders and developers are learning the power of pairing those elements with a greater understanding of how homes support the everyday living experience. Recent research suggests luxury buyers are investing differently now than they have in the past...
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B&D Interview: Heather Laminack, NAHB PWB Chair
In the July issue of Builder and Developer, Laminack discusses her and NAHB’s efforts to expand the involvement of women in the residential building industry. “I joined the PWB Council, an NAHB council dedicated to promoting professionalism among women in the residential building industry, in 2018 and am honored to serve as the 2026 National PWB Chair,” said Laminack. “ I was raised to plant roots and give back to your community and that philosophy extends to my NAHB involvement as well...
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Single-story home starts increase in 2025
According to the recent release of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, while the gap between one-story and two-or-more-story shares has been relatively stable since 2021, 2025 saw a slight decrease in two-or-more-story starts. Two-or-more story starts dropped in 2025 to 51.4% from 52.2% in 2024. Meanwhile, the share of new homes with one story rose from 47.5% to 48.6%. Despite the decline, more than half of new homes built nationally in 2025 were two...
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The Power of Perspective
My architectural design philosophy is deeply rooted in a respect for the context of place and the emotional power of space, a passion that was ignited during my college years while studying architectural history and finding my voice in my community. Growing up in Northern California, I witnessed a region in a constant state of flux, where older buildings were frequently demolished or abandoned, only to be replaced by structures that often lacked any connection to the existing character of their neighborhoods. This instilled…
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Builder confidence remains soft
According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 34 in July, down from an upwardly revised reading of 36 in June. Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges continue to weigh on the market. However, the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a positive step that will help expand housing supply and lower overall housing costs...
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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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