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Builder confidence edges higher in August
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released on Aug. 17, 2026, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up one point to 35 in August. “While builder sentiment edged higher in August, builders continue to contend with high construction costs and broader economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens, a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. “However, the Midwest remains a bright…
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July building permits 5% above June estimate
The United States Census Bureau released the Monthly New Residential Construction for July 2026. Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,443,000, 5% above the revised June rate of 1,374,000 and 3.1% above the July 2025 rate of 1,400,000. Privately owned housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,239,000…
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Landmark housing law urges for zoning guidelines
The newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop voluntary federal guidelines for state and local zoning best practices. Such guidelines will help shape how communities are evaluated for federal grants and give states a model for developing their own enabling legislation. Providing these guidelines will address many state and local zoning rules that restrict home building and raise costs…
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California scores most expensive mid-year home sale
The most expensive U.S. home sale of July came from a Bel Air estate in California, known as Casa Encantada. The luxury home sold for $130 million, making it the second-most expensive home sale of 2026 so far. The other three top sales also came from Southern California: a beachfront Malibu mansion, an architectural gem in Orange County and a Beverly Hills compound. The most expensive mid-summer sales also include…
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National Fire Sprinkler Association
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KBIS 2027 Calls for Presenters
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is now accepting speaker submissions for NEXTStage and the LUXURY Lounge at KBIS 2027. Additionally, the KBIS Podcast Studio is seeking hosts to record live on the show floor. KBIS 2027 will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Feb. 2- 4, 2027. Experienced professionals are encouraged to apply for a space on NEXTStage, the LUXURY Lounge, the KBIS Podcast Studio or all three…
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The importance of curb appeal in home purchases
New data from John Burns Research and Consulting found that 34% of homeowners said that curb appeal played a significant role in home purchases. According to the New Homes Trends Institute, 15% said that lack of curb appeal was a deal-breaker. Most potential buyers will not make it past the front yard. From the 1,240 U.S. homeowners who were surveyed in June 2026, buyers said they expect quality landscaping from builders…
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Mortgage rates average 6.67%
According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Survey (PMS) released on Aug. 13, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.67%, a slight decrease from the previous week's average of 6.69%. "Mortgage rates remained relatively stable this week at 6.67%," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "Housing affordability has improved from a year ago and recent increases in purchase and refinance applications suggest…
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Home Building Outlook
The near-term outlook for home building is difficult, even as the long-term supply story remains favorable. Single-family construction weakened in 2025, with starts falling 6.9% to 943,000 units and 2026 data points to another soft year for the industry. Through May, single-family starts were down 6.3% on a year-to-date basis. The three-month moving average of 933,000 homes built points to a market still operating below the pace needed to close the nation’s housing gap…
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With Exhibitor Space Sold Out, Registration is Open for the 2026 Building Industry Show, the “Not Your Typical Tradeshow” Experience
It’s official: The highly-anticipated exhibitor show floor at the upcoming Building Industry Show (BIS) has sold out all available booth space. While exhibitor space is full, registration is open for those homebuilding industry pros who want to be in the room for exclusive access to homebuilders, trade associates, service providers and other leading companies spanning Southern California’s homebuilding industry…
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Goodbye cool interiors, hello earthy tones
Throughout 2026, we have seen interior design move away from cool interiors and clean lines and instead
towards spaces that feel warmer and more personal. There has been a growing emphasis on natural materials,
earthy tones and pieces that bring individuality into the home. Warm, earthy tones continue to influence
interiors in 2026, bringing depth and comfort into contemporary spaces. Mocha, olive, terracotta and
chocolate are replacing neutral palettes…
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