Newsletter Stories

• First American’s 2026 Outlook
  Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American Financial Corporation gives her insight into where she sees the 2026 housing The post First American’s 2026 Outlook appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Wrapping Up 2025 with Ribbon Cuttings
  HomeAid Houston Builder Captains & Board Members, John Devens (Camillo Companies) and Scott Black (David Weekley Homes & HAH Board The post Wrapping Up 2025 with Ribbon Cuttings appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mortgage Rates Broadly Flat
  Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that mortgage rates held steady this week, signaling a potential stabilizing trend The post Mortgage Rates Broadly Flat appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The 4th tallest residential tower in the U.S. is proposed
  Developer BLDG Management unveiled their plans for a residential tower in the United States in Jersey City. The design spans The post The 4th tallest residential tower in the U.S. is proposed appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Buyers Wait For Lower Rates and Economic Clarity
  The U.S. housing market has slowed as buyers hesitate amid high prices, mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Pending home sales The post Buyers Wait For Lower Rates and Economic Clarity appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Congress Approves Short-Term Funding Deal for Government and Flood Program
  On Nov. 12, Congress passed and President Trump signed a short-term continuing resolution to end the longest government shutdown in The post Congress Approves Short-Term Funding Deal for Government and Flood Program appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Trumark Homes brings Heritage and Modern Living in Dublin
  After long anticipation, Trumark Homes opened its master-planned community of Francis Ranch in Dublin, California this summer. Trumark Homes is The post Trumark Homes brings Heritage and Modern Living in Dublin appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• New zoning changes in Berkeley
  The City Council in Berkeley, Calif., approved housing zoning changes to encourage new construction. This order goes into effect on The post New zoning changes in Berkeley appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Metro markets show home price growth
  According to the National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) latest quarterly report, 77% of metro markets saw home price growth. This The post Metro markets show home price growth appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Canada’s construction industry shows remarkable strength
  The Canadian Construction Association (CAA) releases their quarterly report exhibiting resilience and growth. Despite concerns around rising costs, labor shortages The post Canada’s construction industry shows remarkable strength appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.