Newsletter Stories

• Existing Home Sales Rise in October
  Results released from October shows an eight month high in existing home sales. This figure is supported by lower mortgage The post Existing Home Sales Rise in October appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Why some are choosing fire-resistant materials
  Rebuilding efforts after the Palisades and Eaton fires are prompting some homeowners to move away from traditional wood framing and The post Why some are choosing fire-resistant materials appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• HomeAid OCLA invites donations for annual Holiday Meal Drive
  HomeAid Orange County, Los Angeles (HomeAid OCLA), calls on the community to come together for its annual Holiday Meal Drive. The post HomeAid OCLA invites donations for annual Holiday Meal Drive appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• What to know about impact-rated doors in tornado-prone areas
  Demand for impact-rated doors is rising quickly in storm-prone regions, and today’s homeowners expect products that deliver safety without sacrificing The post What to know about impact-rated doors in tornado-prone areas appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Builder sentiment plateaus in November
  In the midst of government uncertainty and tariff fueled rising construction costs, builder confidence remains at a standstill in November. The post Builder sentiment plateaus in November appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Redfin reports it’s the strongest buyer’s market in over a decade
  The U.S. housing market has reached a historic imbalance, with the number of buyers dropping to the second-lowest level ever The post Redfin reports it’s the strongest buyer’s market in over a decade appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Inside a New Hampshire lake house with Newfound Lake views
  Timber Point, designed by TMS Architects & Interiors, is a 7,800-square-foot timber frame home set on a scenic peninsula in The post Inside a New Hampshire lake house with Newfound Lake views appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• NAR predicts the 2026 market
  The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) forecasts that 2026 will be the comeback year for the housing market. Lawrence Yun, The post NAR predicts the 2026 market appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Applications Rise
  Mortgage activity rose sharply in October compared to last year as easing interest rates helped boost demand across the board. The post Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Applications Rise appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Designer–Builder Synergy
  When people think of construction, they often picture dust, deadlines and decision fatigue. When design and construction teams collaborate early The post Designer–Builder Synergy appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.