Newsletter Stories

• Dream Finders Homes acquires Beazer Homes for $2.2 billion
  It’s official: Dream Finders Homes (DFH) will acquire Beazer Homes in a $2.2 billion deal. This comes after multiple public rounds of offers from DFH to acquire the Atlanta-based builder. The offer values Beazer Homes at $33.50 per share, up from Dream Finders’ last offer in July of $32.00 per share. The combined company will […]
• Highland Homes announces restructuring
  Highland Homes, the Texas-based homebuilder, announced a new division-led organizational structure. Under the new structure, local functional teams will report directly to a Division President. With that comes the posting of new Division Presidents: Jarod Mouton to lead Houston, and John DePasquale to lead Highland’s Central Texas division, serving the Austin and San Antonio markets. This […]
• Starter-home affordability improves for 8th consecutive month
  According to a new analysis from Redfin, starter-home affordability is improving. The income needed to afford an average U.S. starter home is down 1.5% from a year ago, marking eight straight months of declines as price growth cools. Affordability for entry-level homes is improving more than the overall market; the income needed to buy the […]
• Tri Pointe Homes unveils LivingWell in Utah
  Tri Pointe Homes announced the completion of its LivingWell concept home and the start of sales at Pavilions at Holladay Hills, an exclusive collection of six one-of-a-kind luxury estate residences in Holladay, Utah. The completed concept home gives prospective buyers their first opportunity to experience LivingWell, Tri Pointe’s next-generation approach to whole-home wellness. “LivingWell represents […]
• ASID Announces 2026–2027 National Board of Directors
  The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its National Board of Directors for 2026-2027. Board leadership is effective October 1, 2026. “The strength of ASID has always been rooted in the expertise and diversity of its volunteer leadership,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer of ASID. “Our incoming Board reflects the breadth of today’s […]
• Interior design trends to look out for in 2027
  Looking towards 2027, interior design trends are evolving from cool-toned, overly staged interiors. Instead, buyers will be looking for warmth and designs that feel grounded. While the cooler color palette of grey and white hues has been popular in the last decade, warm neutrals, earth tones and natural wood cabinetry will take center stage next […]
• Danielian Associates Architects + Planners Acquires Irwin Partners Architects
  Danielian Associates Architects + Planners (DA) announced that Irwin Partners Architects (IPA) joined the team as a Danielian Associates company. Bringing together two of Orange County’s longest-standing residential design firms, the partnership expands the expertise and resources available to clients while preserving the trusted relationships, personalized service and experienced team that have defined IPA for more […]
• Residential construction spending averages $877.1 billion in June
  On Aug. 3, 2026, the United States Census Bureau released its Monthly Construction Spending in June 2026 report. According to the report, residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $877.1 billion in June, 0.3% (±1.3%)* below the revised May estimate of $879.9 billion. Total construction spending during June 2026 was estimated at […]
• Mortgage rates average 6.66%
  On July 30, 2026, Freddie Mac released the latest results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.66%. This was up from the week prior’s average of 6.58%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% this week,” said Sam […]
• A More Balanced Market is Here
  The housing market finally feels more normal. Buyers have more choices, bidding wars have become less common and builders are once again competing through incentives, pricing and product mix, rather than simply selling into a market defined by scarcity. New-home months’ supply has recently moved above 10 months, well above its 5.8-month pre-pandemic average from […]