Newsletter Stories

• June 2026 Housing Market Forecast
  The National Association of REALTORS released an analysis forecasting the housing market dynamics in June, including sales, inventory and buying trends. The analysis cited various factors, called seasonality trends, that influence the housing market and compared the current market conditions to previous seasonality trends to predict the June 2026 housing forecast. The analysis found that […]
• Residential Contractor Magazine: Coming July 2026
  Residential Contractor Magazine residentialcontractormag.com THE PROJECTS. THE PRODUCTS. THE PROS. Residential Contractor connects manufacturers with the remodelers, contractors, trades and dealers shaping today’s residential construction market. The Summer 2026 issue features the National Deck Competition Winner’s Showcase alongside the products, tools, technology and business solutions driving better, more profitable projects. If you are interested in […]
• Less young adults are first-time homebuyers
  According to a report from First American, young adults are the missing gap in first-time homebuyers. Nearly half of 20-to 24-year-olds still lived with their parents in 2025. Only about 25% of 25-to 29-year-olds owned their homes. The reality is that homeownership is arriving later in life for young adults, with the delay often originating at […]
• Taylor Morrison acquired in $8.5 billion deal
  Announced on May 31, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway will acquire homebuilding giant, Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion. The all-cash transaction values Taylor Morrison at $72.50 per common share. This is the first major move from Berkshire Hathaway ‘s new CEO Greg Abel who assumed the role in January. Berkshire Hathaway owns Clayton Homes, the modern manufactured […]
• Mortgage rates average 6.41% in May
  According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.41% in May 2026, up 7 basis points (bps) over April. Additionally, the average 15-year rate averaged 5.76% in May, up 7 bps from April and up 33 basis points since the end of February. The 10-year Treasury yield, a key benchmark for long-term borrowing, averaged […]
• Average homebuyer’s down payment decreases
  According to a new Redfin analysis, the average homebuyer’s down payment is down from last year, falling to $64,000 in March 2026, down 1.5% year-over-year. The average down payment was 15%, down from 16.1% in 2025. Down payment percentages were highest in three California metros: San Jose, San Francisco and Anaheim, all at 25% each. […]
• Wellness is driving bathroom design trends
  The era of minimalistic, sterile bathrooms is over and is being replaced with personality-driven and wellness-inspired designs. Increasing natural light flowing into the space has become the leading priority, followed closely by heated floors and biophilic design elements that strengthen the connection between indoor spaces and nature. Enhanced air quality is becoming another leading factor […]
• Cole West announces new President of Homebuilding
  Cole West, one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, announced Chris Winter’s appointment to President of Homebuilding. Founded in 2016 by Colin Wright, the privately-held Utah-based company currently has 21 active communities across the state. Winter’s last position at the company was Division President for Cole West’s Southern Utah homebuilding operations. Previous to Cole West, he […]
• Builder confidence increases in May
  The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for May 2026. The HMI is based on a monthly survey of single-family builders who are asked to rate three specific conditions of the housing market: present sales of new single-family homes, expected sales of single-family homes for the next […]
• Cotality reports June U.S. home price insights
  Cotality released the June 2026 U.S. home price insights. The report found that overall, the year-over-year home price increase remains relatively steady at 0.4%. However, the recent surge in mortgage rates has disrupted the spring homebuying season and reversed some of the affordability gains created by the lower rates seen throughout 2025. “Market strength suggests […]