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Pending home sales report increase
According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), pending home sales increased by 1.5% in March, with the largest gains in the Northeast and South. The largest year-over-year increases are seen in the midwest in Kansas City, Miss. (14.9%) and Milwaukee–Waukesha, Wis. (13.5%)
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John Burns releases first quarter recap
On April 17, 2026, John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) released its recap of the first quarter, from housing bills to looking ahead towards the rest of the year's outlook. Each quarter, the company partners with Kiavi to survey approximately 400 to 500 fix-and-flip investors nationwide on market conditions, investor sentiment and their near-term outlook. JBREC expects fix-and-flip activity to grow in 2026...
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Toll Brothers to acquire luxury homebuilder Buffington Homes
Toll Brothers, the nation's leading luxury homebuilder, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Buffington Homes of Arkansas. The acquisition will establish a strong presence for the builder in the Fayetteville/Bentonville market and expand its footprint in northwest Arkansas...
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AIA/Deltek ABI signals market stabilization
Architecture firm billings held steady in March 2026, indicating market stability. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) scored 49.8, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases. This marks the closest the index has come to the 50-point growth threshold since early 2023...
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Chamclad
ChamClad®’s sustainable panels are modernizing the architectural world by transforming everyday spaces. As a Canadian business, customer service and quality are our guiding principles. We strive to rise above industry standards for stylish solutions that our customers are proud to display for years to come.
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NOVATECH
Novatech, a cutting-edge manufacturer of entry doors, doorglass, patio doors, and tailor-made insulated glass, launches the darkly elegant Infinite Black doorglass design. Statement-making Infinite Black doorglass is crafted with triple-insulated glass for superior energy efficiency. Each unit is assembled with low-E coatings and argon fill to enhance thermal performance. The glass is also thicker than typical triple-insulated glass, providing additional energy performance.
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Arclin Firepoint
Arclin Firepoint is 53% more fire resistant than code, it withstands fire up to 90 minutes. Features Class A flame spread rating and is listed for California WUI zones. It is lightweight for one person carrying. No shaft liner required interior. No gyspum required exterior. Easy-to-cut panel with no chipping or flaking. Crack resistant if dropped or when fastened and no special fasteners needed. Warrantied & Weather-resistant.
firepoint.arclin.com
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Hörmann – Innovative Door Systems
For builders with a passion for contemporary aesthetics, choose from three ultra modern garage doors by Hörmann. The Modern Tech, Modern Classic, and Classic Safe offer the best in luxury, customizations, and all are constructed with minimal maintenance in mind.
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SVN Gilmore Auction & Realty and SVN Urban Properties Announce Belle Terre Land Auction in Laplace, Louisiana
SVN Gilmore Auction & Realty and SVN Urban Properties are pleased to announce the upcoming Belle Terre Land Auction, an online real estate auction featuring 247± acres of residential and commercial land in Laplace, Louisiana. Bidding will take place May 14 through May 20...
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Cotality reports national home price insights
Heading into the spring homebuying season, annual price appreciation slowed to a marginal 0.5% in February 2026. This signals that the U.S. housing market has collided with an affordability ceiling. While this price growth indicates a market at a standstill, it hides a massive internal rebalancing as different regions and property types move in opposite directions...
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As mortgage rates decrease, homebuyers jump in
Just in time for the spring buying season, mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners and homebuyers. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances decreased to 6.35% from 6.42%, with points falling to 0.61 from 0.62...
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Hörmann introduces SmartBuild
On April 24, 2026, Hörmann introduced SmartBuild™, a new builder-focused offering designed to deliver the value, consistency and performance today's construction projects require. Built on the proven Pro Tech 2500 and Therma Tech 3400 platforms, SmartBuild™ brings Hörmann engineering into an efficient solution for contractors, general contractors and developers, complete with a full complement of colors and impressions and flexible design options that remain competitive in builder and construction environments...
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Rhode Island homebuilding gains momentum
Rhode Island’s commitment to building new homes has gained traction over the last year. According to the latest integrated housing report released on April 15, 2026, by the state’s Executive Office of Housing, 3,778 building permits were issued across municipalities within Rhode Island in the last year, the highest level since the 1980s...
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Our Next Hybrid Net-Zero Demonstration Home Begins
The ABC Green Home 5.0 TerraVerde project represents the next evolution in high-performance residential construction, uniting innovation, proven building science and a forward-looking vision for how Americans will live in the decades ahead. As a multi-certified demonstration home, TerraVerde is designed to deliver verified performance through 12 advanced independent energy certifications, establishing a new benchmark for what is possible in attainable, resilient housing...
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NAHB releases population growth and housing supply data
According to the latest Vintage 2025 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population growth slowed notably, with the nation expanding by just 0.5% in 2025. This was roughly half the pace of the prior year. The deceleration was primarily driven by a sharp decline in net international migration, which dropped from 2.7 million to 1.3 million, while natural change remained relatively stable...
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