Newsletter Stories

• The top master-planned communities of 2025
  John Burns Research and Consulting (JBRC) announced their annual top 50 master-planned communities (MPCs) for 2025. In their 15-year survey The post The top master-planned communities of 2025 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• TPG buys majority stake in Lennar asset
  It was announced that TPG Real Estate (TPG) acquired a majority interest in Quarterra, an established developer of multifamily communities The post TPG buys majority stake in Lennar asset appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 2025 ended with the lowest mortgage rates of the year
  Long-term mortgage rates are currently at their lowest level since September 2024. With incremental declines and three rate cuts from The post 2025 ended with the lowest mortgage rates of the year appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Federal government to potentially ban investor home purchases
  Currently, 1 in 3 homes in the U.S. are purchased by investors, leaders in the federal government are looking to The post Federal government to potentially ban investor home purchases appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Looking at the past to shape the future
  Two Step Farm pioneers a new focus in master-planned communities   Two Step Farm in Montgomery, Texas, developed by the Oxland The post Looking at the past to shape the future appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• 2026 Housing Market Outlook
  The upcoming year brings continued progress toward normalization while building resilience  The U.S. housing market is expected to shift toward The post 2026 Housing Market Outlook appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The B&D Interview: Buddy Hughes
  Buddy Hughes, 2025 Chairman of the Board for National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)  reflects on a pivotal year marked The post The B&D Interview: Buddy Hughes 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.
• 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.