Newsletter Stories

• Breaking Barriers and Building Better
  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. Taylor Morrison is one of the leading homebuilders and developers in the U.S. Taylor Morrison’s Chairman and CEO, Sheryl Palmer drove the company to its nationwide strength and […]
• AD – West Fraser – Banner
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• Building a Name of Your Own
  In the homebuilding industry, reputation is often a multi-generational asset. For those of us who enter the field carrying a well-known last name, there is a unique set of challenges. While a name can open a door, it can also create an immediate, unspoken skepticism. When I began my career at WHA, my father’s architecture […]
• From Buyers to Builders: Women are Reshaping Housing
  Women play an increasingly important role in the housing market as homeowners and as participants in the construction workforce. As the housing market continues to grapple with affordability challenges and a persistent supply shortage, these shifts are increasingly relevant to both housing demand and supply. On the supply side, women made up approximately 14.4 percent […]
• AD – Certainteed – Banner
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• Builders Can Successfully Transition Into Bathroom Remodeling
  Thinking about expanding your business into bathroom and shower remodeling? The biggest opportunities for builders exist within the wet space, especially remodels. Join Bestbath for a roundtable discussion on expanding into the wet space. Industry professionals will share perspectives on current market trends, business opportunities, operational considerations, and lessons learned from adding bathroom and shower […]
• Home Prices Hit 2026 High
  According to the Redfin Home Price Index, U.S. home prices continue to grow, up 0.3% month over month in May. This may appear to be a slight uptick from April’s 0.2% increase, but it is the largest growth rate of 2026. Year-over-year, the average for housing growth sits at 2.5%, continuing the rise of the last […]
• Historic Housing Bill Awaits Signature
  Currently, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act sits in front of the President, waiting for a signature. With many revisions, the bill advanced through the House and the Senate with a historic bipartisan effort.  The bill, with over 50 sections, addresses the nation’s housing supply shortage with a drop in regulatory barriers to building […]
• Alaska modernizes its legislation on interior designers
  Alaska passed House Bill (HB) 314, to institute a protected title and regulation for qualified interior designers. The bill also creates a registration pathway for formal recognition through the Board of Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors. The legislation was heavily supported by the American Society of Interior Designers and its Consortium for Interior Design. Alaska […]
• AIA/Deltek ABI reports decline
  The latest AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) reported a decrease from its April posting of 48.3, down to 44.5. This is the lowest level since the beginning of 2026. Signaling effects from general economic uncertainty in the past few months, despite cautious optimism earlier in the year. The South remains the strongest regional market at […]