Newsletter Stories

• Fed holds rates steady in Warsh’s first decision as chairman
  Kevin Warsh’s first decision as chairman of the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady. The Fed’s rate holding pattern is consistent throughout 2026; the last rate cut was in December 2025. Warsh and the board affirmed that despite geopolitical uncertainty and a rise in inflation, the U.S. economy holds strong, with the unemployment rate largely […]
• Takeaways from the current housing economy
  The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its annual State of the Nation’s Housing report, offering an overview of the current housing market. Many indicators show that housing market activity remained flat in early 2026. New home sales levels remained relatively unchanged, rental retention rates increased and new occupancies declined. Construction saw a slight […]
• Mortgage rates average 6.52%
  On June 11, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached an average of 6.52%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high. Importantly, we’re seeing […]
• Industry legends honored with National Housing Center Awards
  Several industry leaders were honored for their contributions to the housing industry during the National Housing Center Awards Ceremony on June 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The ceremony recognized the 2026 inductees to the National Housing Hall of Fame and the recipients of the Exemplary Service to Home Building Award. Thomas Bozzuto and Laurie Goodman […]
• A Masterclass in Bespoke Texan Building
   Keechi Creek Builders stuns with regional vernacular architecture and interior design Decision Drive from Keechi Creek Builders charms with its remarkable attention to detail. The project is a fitting finalist for Best Kitchen and Best Overall Interior Design from the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star awards. Dedicated to Design In 2001, Brandon Lynch began […]
• 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act advances to Senate
  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has reached the Senate. The bill aims to solve the national affordable housing shortage by increasing supply, easing regulatory burdens and modernizing outdated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs. On May 22, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment to the bill that would […]
• 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 […]