Newsletter Stories

• The Buyer That Isn’t Waiting for Rates to Fall
  Why high-end homebuilding plays by different rules While the ongoing sell-off in global bond markets has understandably dominated coverage of mortgage rates this fall, that narrative doesn’t fully capture what’s happening at the top of the new construction market, where an increasingly cash-heavy buyer pool is insulating builders from a financing story that has otherwise […]
• What builders are innovating in Ontario?
  The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) announced the winners of its 2026 Awards of Distinction (AoD). The awards recognize excellence across architectural design, room design, image and advertising, on-site sales presentation and renovation. The Innovation Award went to a program that could change the traditional homebuying experience: Ironstone Building Company’s Try Before You Buy Program. […]
• Midwest and Northeast housing markets hold strong
  According to Cotality’s October 2026 U.S. home price insights, national single-family home price growth reaccelerated modestly in August, rising 1.8% year-over-year compared to 1.6% in July. This marks the fifth consecutive month of reacceleration in home price growth. The housing market continues to soften, as potential homebuyers pull back in September’s pending home sales. According […]
• Mortgage rates average 7.28%
  According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.28% as of Oct. 1, 2026. “With mortgage rates on their current trajectory, the housing market continues to be supported by favorable economic conditions,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. The current 30-year FRM averaged 7.28%, up from 7.03% […]
• Housing market could stabilize within 5 years
  According to Redfin, housing costs could stabilize within the next five years if mortgage rates fall to 6% and home price growth remains steady. On the other end, the housing economy could stabilize at a slightly longer rate, six years, if mortgage rates remain the same, at about 7.5%, and home price growth flattens. “Many […]
• Brookfield Residential delivers wildfire-resilient homes in Altadena
  In late September 2026, Brookfield Residential welcomed the first homeowners back to La Viña following the early 2025 Eaton Fire, which destroyed 52 homes in the community. By partnering with municipal officials to deploy pre-approved design catalogs, the developer delivered quick turnaround times, with the residents moving in only six months after groundbreaking. All units […]
• Tri Pointe Homes acquires 85.6 acres for new Austin community
  Tri Pointe Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, announced the acquisition of 85.6 acres in Northwest Austin, Texas.  The company says that it intends to deliver an estimated 410 homesites in the community, Pearson Ranch.  Plans for the community include a mix of 40-, 45-, and 50-foot single-family homes and two elevations of attached […]
• An Enchanting Oceanfront Gem
  Blue Heron brings high-class, biophilic design to California’s coast Blue Heron’s luxury biophilic design is easily recognizable in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. While known as a high-end custom homebuilder in Nevada, the Blue Heron team turned their creativity southwest. The builder completed their first custom project in San Diego. That region became home to […]
• Treasury yields jump, mortgage rates follow
  Following the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates, the 10-year Treasury yield averaged 4.94%. “Yields climbed as bond markets priced in a Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of the September FOMC meeting, while weak demand at Treasury auctions added further upward pressure,” said Catherine Koh, Economist at the National Association of Home Builders.  “Broader concerns […]
• B&D Interview: Gonzalo Romero, Chief Design Officer at Blue Heron
  Blue Heron’s design-build philosophy, wellness-driven living and the future of luxury homebuilding Builder and Developer: How has Blue Heron differentiated itself as a luxury custom home builder? Gonzalo Romero: From day one, Blue Heron was built as a fully integrated design-build firm — architecture, interior design, outdoor experience design, wellness and construction under one roof […]