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Select markets see stronger housing growth
According to the September 2026 U.S. Home Price Insights report from Cotality, national home price growth remained modest, rising 1.4% year over year. Mortgage rates continue to impact the housing market, as July experienced a cooldown. However, as Cotality's Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp points out, beneath the headline numbers, momentum is shifting meaningfully. Select markets experiencing sharper price slowdowns have seen stronger growth in active inventory…
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Mortgage rates reflect buyers adapting to market conditions
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Sept. 3, 2026, revealing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.71%. The FRM remains stable, reflecting homebuyers' adaptation to current market conditions. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. “Purchase demand has remained relatively stable, indicating steady interest from buyers adapting to evolving market conditions…
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Trumark Homes expands presence in Washington
Trumark Homes announced its first land acquisition in Poulsbo, Washington, for Sandstone Ridge, a new 87-home community. This comes after the company acquired Washington-based homebuilder JK Monarch in March. Trumark Homes also announced its plans to transition ten active communities from JK Monarch’s name under the Trumark Homes brand. This Washington Division joined the existing teams in Northern, Central and Southern California and Colorado…
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A tale of two cities and their housing markets
According to a new analysis from Redfin, San Francisco and Seattle are two of the nation's leading technology hubs. However, the cities are currently at opposite ends of the housing market. San Francisco's housing market continues to boom, while Seattle's is beginning to cool. San Francisco’s median home-sale price jumped 6% year over year in July 2026 to $1.6 million, making it the priciest metro area in the United States. Meanwhile, Seattle’s median sale price declined…
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FIND THESE FINE COMPANIES AT THE BUILD SHOW LIVE 2026
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Huber Engineered Woods
at Booth 439
For 125 years, we’ve put safety, sustainability and respect above all else, creating products that provide solutions to professionals across industries. Our expert panel of engineers develops the highest quality products, and our dedicated sales team ensures customers get the products they need. Huber Engineered Woods products are crafted with excellence so your projects can be crafted with purpose
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Pella Windows
at Booth 301
We’re dedicated to being a dependable resource for you and your business. We offer windows and patio doors in three materials – wood, fiberglass and vinyl – and in a variety of styles to meet your customers’ needs. Products are available with a variety of features and options to help customize them to your project.
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PROSOCO
at Booth 421
Eighty years of success in the construction industry doesn't happen randomly — it's been made possible through a fine-tuned combination of industry-leading chemistry, and the right people to partner with you. We do whatever we can to solve our customers' problems in a constantly evolving business.
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Polyguard
at Booth 928
Polyguard, founded in 1953, specializes in innovative moisture, water, and corrosion protection products across multiple industries, including architecture, pipeline, mechanical, and specialty applications. Polyguard Products specializes in products that protect surfaces and structures from moisture, water and other undesired substances.
www.polyguard.com 
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Bosch Home Comfort
at Booth 203
In North America, Bosch Home Comfort is a leading source of high quality water heating and comfort heating systems. In particular, the company offers BOSCH tankless, point-of-use and heat pump electric water heaters, Buderus floor-standing and wall-hung boilers, FHP geothermal systems as well as controls and accessories for every product line.
www.bosch-homecomfort.com 
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Atlas Roofing
at Booth 321
Looking for lasting curb appeal, protection against hail and high winds, and unmatched beauty and strength on your roof? At Atlas Roofing, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality roofing products designed to withstand the elements and provide long-lasting protection for homes and businesses.
www.atlasroofing.com 
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Builders FirstSource
at Booth 621
Whether you’re a national, regional, custom or local builder, we understand your needs and deliver value to you every step of the way. Our prefabricated structural components and engineered lumber, large selection of high-quality building materials, first-rate installation services and knowledgeable team ensure we deliver quality and efficiency.
www.bldr.com 
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Extreme Panel Technologies
at Booth 531
Building with Extreme Panel Technologies is not only a superior way of building for contractors and investors, the building method is also more earth-friendly and energy-efficient than traditional stick-built. Extreme Panel Technologies has SIPs as its foundational DNA, with several important distinctions.
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Recognize Your Favorite Brands In Our 2026 Reader's Choice Survey
Your voice shapes our industry! Take two minutes to complete our 2026 Reader's Choice Survey. Nominate your favorite brands, give top manufacturers the recognition they deserve and help guide your industry peers toward the products that deliver proven results.
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AI & The Trades
Now more than ever, it is essential for school counselors, educators and administrators to actively champion the skilled trades as a valued, rewarding and viable career option for the next generation. By introducing students to the wealth of opportunities in these fields, we can close the skilled labor gap, strengthen our economy and empower young Americans to build long-lasting, fulfilling careers…
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Building in Malibu’s Coastal Bluffs
Tucked away in the coastal bluffs of Malibu, Calif., sits Paradise Cove, the embodiment of strategic architecture and oceanfront luxury. Built by Scott Halley & Associates and designed by Studio Bracket, the project was designed to exist harmoniously with the environment. The 9,392-square-foot, two-story custom home exercises careful detailing for California’s seasonal heatwaves and marine layer. To complement the home's advanced architecture, the interior is…
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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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Mortgage applications decline in August
Mortgage application activity continued to decline in August, as shown in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure of total mortgage application volume. The MBA declined 3.2% month-over-month in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking the sixth consecutive monthly decline. Compared to a year ago, total mortgage applications declined 9.1%. Applications for adjustable-rate mortgages…
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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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