Newsletter Stories

• R.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group Announce Joint Webinar on Wildfire Forecast Intelligence for Utilities
  R.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group will host a joint educational webinar titled “Powering Safer Grids with Wildfire Forecast The post R.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group Announce Joint Webinar on Wildfire Forecast Intelligence for Utilities appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• First American reports positive momentum growing
  First American’s latest Existing-Home Sales Outlook Report shows that home affordability is improving as income growth outpaces home price gains, The post First American reports positive momentum growing appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Freddie Mac announces 30-year FRM decrease
  Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) on Jan. 15, 2026, showing the 30-year fixed-rate The post Freddie Mac announces 30-year FRM decrease appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Freddie Mac’s multifamily production reports a 17% increase
  Freddie Mac reported their 2025 production volume for the multifamily market. The volume totaled $77.6 billion, posing a 17% increase The post Freddie Mac’s multifamily production reports a 17% increase appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Stable price increases for U.S. homes
  According to data from Redfin Home Price Index (RHPI), U.S. home prices increased 0.1% month over month in December on The post Stable price increases for U.S. homes appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Single-family built-for-rent activity slips
  According to the release of the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, Q3 of 2025 reported The post Single-family built-for-rent activity slips appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Tri Pointe Homes acquires 100 Homes in South Austin
   Tri Pointe Homes® (NYSE: TPH), one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., has announced the acquisition of 100 single-family The post Tri Pointe Homes acquires 100 Homes in South Austin appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 2026 New Single-Family Home Size Trends
  According to third quarter 2025 data from the Census Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design and analysis from The post 2026 New Single-Family Home Size Trends appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• A Holistic Approach to Building
  Over the past 20 years, True Homes has grown to be a driving force in the Carolinas’ housing market. In The post A Holistic Approach to Building appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 2026 Housing Playbook for Builders & Developers
  After a challenging 2025, the housing market is heading into 2026 with expectations of a moderate year. The real upside The post 2026 Housing Playbook for Builders & Developers appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.