Newsletter Stories

• Girls learn tools of the trade at FORGE construction camp
  The FORGE Girls Construction Camp is working to close the gender gap in construction by giving girls ages 11 to The post Girls learn tools of the trade at FORGE construction camp appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Skilled Labor Shortage Costing U.S. Homebuilders
  A new report by the Home Builders Institute and NAHB, conducted by the University of Denver, reveals that the U.S. The post Skilled Labor Shortage Costing U.S. Homebuilders appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Real Estate Mortgage demand drops to the lowest since April
  Despite a drop in mortgage rates to their lowest level since April, mortgage applications for home purchases fell 3% last The post Real Estate Mortgage demand drops to the lowest since April appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Senate Version of Tax Bill Retains Key Housing
  The Senate Finance Committee has released its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, aligning closely with the House-passed The post Senate Version of Tax Bill Retains Key Housing appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Down
  Housing starts fell 9.8% in May 2025, driven by a sharp 29.7% drop in multifamily construction, while single-family starts stayed The post Multifamily Production Brings Overall Housing Starts Down appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysis
  Prices for inputs to new residential construction rose 0.2% in May after a slight dip in April, according to the The post Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysis appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• SkyVu: Redefining Luxury Living in Henderson’s MacDonald Highlands
  KTGY, an award-winning design firm, partnered with longtime luxury builder Christopher Homes to create SkyVu, a modern hillside community in The post SkyVu: Redefining Luxury Living in Henderson’s MacDonald Highlands appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mid-Year Outlook: Seeking Certainty
  Economic uncertainty has shaped the first half of 2025, with fluctuating mortgage rates, evolving Fed policy and rising costs influencing The post Mid-Year Outlook: Seeking Certainty appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Industry Navigates Challenging Market
  So far, 2025 has proven challenging for the homebuilding industry, with sluggish sales, diminished buyer confidence and persistent affordability challenges, The post Industry Navigates Challenging Market appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Analysis
  Prices for inputs to new residential construction rose by 0.2% in May, following a slight decline in April, according to The post Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Analysis appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.