Newsletter Stories

• AIA Awards 2026 Winners announced
  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announces its AIA Awards 2026 Winners at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026. Taking place at the San Diego Convention Center from June 10 to 13, 2026, the event draws in over 5,000 architects and design professionals to network, take classes and expand on how to build […]
• NAHB study analyzes homebuilding regulatory costs
  A new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analyzed homebuilding regulatory costs, comparing results from the 2026 survey to a previous one conducted in 2021. The 2026 survey revealed that, on average, regulations imposed by the government at all levels account for $131,734, or 26.4%, of the final price of a new single-family […]
• Lennar announces C-suite changes
  Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, announced two appointments in its C-suite: Jim Parker named Chief Operating Officer and David Grove appointed to Executive Vice President, Homebuilding. Parker joined the company in 2018 following its merger with CalAtlantic Homes. Following the merger, he served as a Regional President for the builder. In 2003, Parker […]
• May 2026 Luxury Housing Market Report
  Luxury home prices across the U.S. reached $1,283,432 in May 2026, despite year-over-year declines continuing at -1.4%. The pace of annual softening has pulled back considerably from the 5%-plus drops seen in early 2025, suggesting an uptick in the national luxury housing market. Among tracked luxury metros, Minneapolis and Boise City, Idaho, have fully surpassed […]
• USG Expands North American Manufacturing Network with New Alberta Wallboard Plant
  USG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of building materials, today announced that its Canadian division, CGC Inc., has officially opened a new wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alberta. The CAD$210 million facility adds important wallboard capacity in Western Canada and strengthens USG’s broader North American manufacturing network. Located on 214 acres in Wheatland County, the […]
• Mortgage rates decrease to 6.48%
  On June 4, 2026, Freddie Mac announced that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.48%, according to its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The FRM decreased from the week before, when it averaged 6.53%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.85%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.48% this week,” said Sam […]
• Connecticut expands building code adoption cycle
  On June 9, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill into law that lays the groundwork to expand the state’s building code adoption cycle to every six years rather than the current three years. Housing affordability was a primary driver of the new law. The law calls for the state to pause its adoption […]
• Backyard features homebuyers want in 2026
  Homeowners now treat outdoor spaces like functional extensions of the house, packed with purpose, comfort and long-term value. When scanning listings, homebuyers look for backyard features that offer more than looks; they look for performance, resilience and year-round usability. This year has seen a rise of climate-resilient backyard design. Designers are responding by introducing heat-tolerant […]
• Award-Winning, Elevated Living
  North River Ranch, developed by Neal Land & Neighborhoods, represents a fresh approach to developing a master-planned community in Southwest Florida. Located in Parrish, the project continues to expand across multiple phases of development.  On May 26, 2025, the community celebrated the grand opening of a new neighborhood, Crescent Creek, with both single-family detached homes, […]
• Luxurious Lakeside Living
  Waterford Homes, a custom homebuilder, turns everyday living into something extraordinary. By combining timeless architectural designs, premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, the builder creates spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. Since 1991, the company strives to build elevated luxury homes with features that are tailored to the unique lifestyles and […]