Newsletter Stories

• BDmag.com turns 30
  On May 16, 1996, www.bdmag.com became one of the first industry websites to go live. Adapting to the changing landscape of The post BDmag.com turns 30 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Southern California Housing Market Forecast
  According to the California Association of REALTORS, March 2026 showed fluctuating patterns for existing, single-family homes across the state. Across The post Southern California Housing Market Forecast appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Toll Brothers announces new President and Chief Operating Officer
  Toll Brothers, the nation’s largest luxury homebuilder, announced on May 13, 2026, Seth J. Ring will succeed Robert Parahus as The post Toll Brothers announces new President and Chief Operating Officer appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Residential construction material prices are up
  According to the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI), input prices for residential construction rose in April. Various factors are The post Residential construction material prices are up appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Design choices that inspire tranquility
  Homeowners are seeking spaces that inspire tranquility and prioritize wellness. Design trends are shifting towards interiors that are softer and The post Design choices that inspire tranquility appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Pending home sales climb to the highest level since 2023
  In April, pending home sales hit the highest level since February 2023, rising 2% from the month before. This is The post Pending home sales climb to the highest level since 2023 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Housing market power begins to shift
  For months, the balance of power in the U.S. housing market has been shifting. Now, the negotiating power that was The post Housing market power begins to shift appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Senate confirms new Federal Reserve chair
  On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.  The 54-45 The post Senate confirms new Federal Reserve chair appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Mortgage rates average 6.37%
  On May 7, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage The post Mortgage rates average 6.37% appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• New Housing Growth Offers Opportunities
  As we navigate the spring 2026 buying season, the U.S. housing market is presenting a complicated landscape. The overall trend The post New Housing Growth Offers Opportunities appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.