Newsletter Stories

• This is what’s driving buyers toward cash home purchases
  Rising mortgage rates since the pandemic have made all-cash home purchases increasingly appealing for buyers who can afford them. From The post This is what’s driving buyers toward cash home purchases appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Office to Residential Conversion Program
  Boston’s Office to Residential Conversion Program, originally launched in October 2023, has been highly successful, prompting an extension through 2026. The post Office to Residential Conversion Program appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Proven Strategies to Boost Local Leads in 2025
  A strong SEO strategy for home builders begins with careful keyword research and on-page optimization. Identifying the right keywords, ranging The post Proven Strategies to Boost Local Leads in 2025 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 2026 Interior Design Trend: Curves
  In 2026, interior design is embracing curves to create softer, more inviting spaces. Rounded furniture such as sofas, chairs, coffee The post 2026 Interior Design Trend: Curves appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 2026 Home Design Predictions
  In 2026, homeowners are expected to embrace design trends that combine bold personal expression with timeless craftsmanship. Traditional elements such The post 2026 Home Design Predictions appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• A Semicentennial Celebration
  Homes by Dickerson spent the past 50 years redefining what it means to build a custom home in the Carolinas. The post A Semicentennial Celebration appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• U.S. housing affordability to improve says economist
  National home prices are expected to stay mostly steady in 2026 as the housing market enters a new phase of The post U.S. housing affordability to improve says economist appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Single-Family CRT Issuance Nears $5.1 Billion
  In 2025, Freddie Mac’s Single-Family credit risk transfer (CRT) program issued nearly $5.1 billion through five STACR® and six ACIS® The post Single-Family CRT Issuance Nears $5.1 Billion appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 10 housing predictions that came true
  In 2024 and 2025, experts’ housing market predictions largely proved accurate. Mortgage rates stabilized near 6%, giving buyers and sellers The post 10 housing predictions that came true appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• ASID 2025 Year in Review
  As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year of progress, creativity and connection in the design The post ASID 2025 Year in Review appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.