Mortgage rates drop below 6%
On Feb. 26, mortgage rates reported below 6%, the lowest rate since 2022. According to Freddie Mac's results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged around 5.98%. This is a slight drop from their report on Feb. 12, of 6.09%...
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Supreme Court decision may improve price of building materials
On Feb. 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the President's attempts to use emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was not within his rights. The association estimated in 2024, an estimated 7% of all goods used in new residential construction were imported. In a survey by NAHB, more than 60% of builders paid higher costs because of tariffs.
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Average age of first-time homebuyer drops to 35
The typical first-time homebuyer was 35 years old in 2025, down from 36 the year before and down from a peak of 38 in 2018. The small improvement in affordability from 2024 to 2025, along with a bit more inventory, brought the median homebuying age down. Affordability is improving in most major U.S. metros, and we expect it to improve more throughout the year...
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Fleetwood Windows and Doors
Our windows and doors are crafted with sustainable, fire-resilient, and corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring homes endure for generations while preserving the natural views they frame. One of the most sustainable materials on earth, aluminum is 100% recyclable. Fleetwood products are made with a combination of recycled and new aluminum ore. Lasting strength reduces the need for replacement and rebuilding, and conserving resources. Our lifetime finishes reducing chemical waste and eliminating harmful VOC emissions for cleaner air and a healthier environment. Non-combustible materials help safeguard homes in fire-prone regions.
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Fire Magic Grills
Our most affordable line, Fire Magic Choice grills provide superior design and materials in a simple satin stainless steel exterior. These superior gas grills are built to perform in your family's backyard for years to come. Other multi-user Choice grills are a favorite of designers and builders of apartment buildings, resorts, condo units and other multi-family buildings, thanks to their durability and security.
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American Hardwood Flooring
AHF is the largest wood flooring manufacturer in North America. We proudly manufacture 100% of our solid wood products in the USA with premium American hardwood including red and white oak, hickory, maple and walnut. Our extensive selection of engineered wood flooring is available in a variety of species, stain
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Diamond Kote
A house is more than just a place to store your belongings. It's your home - your sanctuary. Home is where you spend quality time with family and friends, relaxing and sharing your life. Diamond Kote Building Products mission is to provide a 30-Year No Fade siding that lets you spend more time doing what you love. With Diamond Kote you can have confidence that your siding will look and perform for years to come.
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Housing affordability improved in all 50 states
First American reported that affordability at the end of 2025 is the strongest in three years. The First American Data & Analytics Real House Price Index (RHPI) shows a 9 percent improvement compared to a year ago. This is now the tenth consecutive month of affordability gains...
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Research shows architects seek building innovation influence
On Feb. 25, 2026, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, published the latest Architect's Journey to Specification report, exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers...
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Young adult headship rates decline
According to NAHB's analysis of the American Community Survey data, reversing the post-pandemic rebound, the headship rates among young adults, the share of the population heading their own households, declined in 2024. The current rate of 43.7% marks a significant improvement from 2017, when only 40.2% of adults ages 25-34 headed their own households...
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