Newsletter Stories

• How homebuilding shaped 250 years of U.S. history
  As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, one of the most pivotal aspects of the American Dream is homeownership and the homebuilding behind it. From the first president’s estate, Mount Vernon, to America’s first planned city, Savannah, Georgia, the history of homebuilding is woven into the fabric of the […]
• Celebrating 41 Years of Excellence: Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame Class
  The California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame has celebrated the men and women whose vision, leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the places Californians call home and left a lasting mark on our industry. Now in its 41st year, the Hall of Fame proudly recognizes leaders who exemplify the very best of California […]
• Utah makes strides to speed up housing development
  Leaders in Utah’s government are taking action to address the housing supply and, more importantly, a streamlined process for building new homes. Inside the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, a new Division of Housing and Community Development was formed by the Utah Legislature earlier in the year. At the helm of the new division is […]
• AD – Bestbath – Banner
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• Luxury home prices outpace rest of market
  Luxury home prices are rising faster than any other market, a recent report from Redfin explains. Year over year, the median U.S. luxury home sale price rose 4.7%. It’s a reasonable turn in the sector considering that many high-end homebuyers do not have the same affordability concerns or mortgage rate sensitivities. Therefore, the demand for […]
• Residential construction spending up 1.8% year-over-year
  According to the recently released May analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau, private residential construction spending continued its steady upward trend. Compared to a year ago, spending is up 1.8% and surpassed the previous month by 0.4. This is the third consecutive month of gains, following the slight dip in activity in February. The current […]
• 2026 Gold Nugget Award of Merit honorees announced
  For 63 years, the Gold Nugget Awards, presented by PCBC, have celebrated the very best in architectural design, planning, development, interiors, marketing and innovation across North America. Recognized as one of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the Gold Nugget Awards showcase the projects, people and companies that are shaping the future of our built environment. From an extraordinary […]
• 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 […]