Newsletter Stories

• Rising cost of materials test construction’s breaking point
  The cost of materials such as iron, aluminum and steel is rising, increasing overall construction input prices by 0.2% in The post Rising cost of materials test construction’s breaking point appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• AI can find you a house, but can it guide you home? 
  Unlike one-click shopping, purchasing a home still involves complex paperwork, waiting periods and uncertainty, which leaves many buyers feeling overwhelmed. The post AI can find you a house, but can it guide you home?  appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Lower Mortgage Rates Trim Hundreds Off Monthly Payments
  Pending home sales in the U.S. ticked up just 1% from last year, showing that many buyers remain cautious even The post Lower Mortgage Rates Trim Hundreds Off Monthly Payments appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Home mortgage demand surges as rates drop to 6.35%
  Mortgage interest rates are falling drastically, according to recent data from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Week-over-week results The post Home mortgage demand surges as rates drop to 6.35% appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Not Just a Pretty Facade
  In a world where homes are built for speed and economy, bold architectural moments, both large and small, are often The post Not Just a Pretty Facade appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Superior Living in the Southern California Desert
  The newly opened Saddlewood at Joshua Ranch in Northern Los Angeles County brings a blend of coastal design expertise to The post Superior Living in the Southern California Desert appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Women in Residential Construction
  The 2025 Women in Residential Construction Conference (WIRC), hosted by Pro Builder, Pro Remodeler and Custom Builder, will take place The post Women in Residential Construction appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The Outlook for Mortgage Finance
  Rising debt levels and recent tax policy changes are shaping the U.S. economic outlook in the post-pandemic era. Around the The post The Outlook for Mortgage Finance appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Residential building material price growth advances
  Price growth for residential building material reaches its highest level since January 2023. This measure reported in August marks the The post Residential building material price growth advances appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Southern States Dominate List of Riskiest U.S. Market Counties
  ATTOM’s latest Housing Risk Report for the second quarter of 2025 highlights growing financial pressures on U.S. homeowners, with Southern The post Southern States Dominate List of Riskiest U.S. Market Counties appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.