Newsletter Stories

• Freddie Mac Expands Financing Options to Increase Availability of Affordable Housing
  Freddie Mac is expanding its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to expand housing supply as part of an initiative to increase The post Freddie Mac Expands Financing Options to Increase Availability of Affordable Housing appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The Modern Farmhouse Sanctuary is the Perfect Private Retreat
  This quintessential farmhouse in Michigan is a Gold Nugget grand award winner for custom homes and includes more than a The post The Modern Farmhouse Sanctuary is the Perfect Private Retreat appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• It’s a No-Bust Scenario for National House Prices
  Data from June and July point to signs that affordability has steadily improved over the past six months thanks to The post It’s a No-Bust Scenario for National House Prices appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• NAHB Eye On Housing July Report
  The National Association Of Home Builders (NAHB) released its July Eye On Housing report, an analysis of economic and housing The post NAHB Eye On Housing July Report appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Emerging Challenges for the Housing Market
  It’s certainly a challenging time to be working in residential real estate. Whether you’re a broker or a builder, anxiety The post Emerging Challenges for the Housing Market appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Redfin Metro Housing Market Update
  Redfin reports based on year-over-year changes on the most populous metro markets and the housing market trends. The metro areas of The post Redfin Metro Housing Market Update appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• How Much is AI Involved in Home Building?
  Where does the role of AI currently stand with home building?  The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere in The post How Much is AI Involved in Home Building? appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Outdated Home Design Rules No Longer Work
  With 37% of today’s homeowners believing the U.S. is currently experiencing a recession, many are holding off on big purchases The post Outdated Home Design Rules No Longer Work appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Freddie Mac CFO Discusses Second Quarter 2025 Results
  Jim Whitlinger, Freddie Mac’s CFO, addressed the second quarter performance in a press conference on July 31, 2025. Freddie Mac The post Freddie Mac CFO Discusses Second Quarter 2025 Results appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• California Tackles Housing Costs with Building Code Freeze
  In California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget bill for the state’s 2025-2026 fiscal year, he signed a law with provisions aimed The post California Tackles Housing Costs with Building Code Freeze appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.