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While the headline figures are disappointing, this decline in new home sales does not reflect the overall health of the

Demand for new homes has been stronger than previously reported in 2019; data shows a shortage of affordable homes is

New home sales fell 6.9 percent in April but still up 7.0 percent year-on-year Sales of new single-family houses in

Collectively, the new community will be net energy positive, setting an impressively responsible high bar for other homebuilders… Read More

The U.S. cities and communities that will benefit from the 2019 grants are the first to pursue LEED v4.1 certification

These awards are given demonstrating design excellence, but also honoring sustainability, durability, innovation, social impact, affordability… Read More Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiegold/2019/05/23/from-urban-infill-to-ocean-view-guest-house-architect-association-honors-2019s-best-homes/#79d6fef04791

The development offered 28 units at prices drastically below market rates; the city processed 4,000 applicants for those units… Read

As one of the last remaining single-family development parcels in the region, the community will feature… Read More Builder.Media https://builder.media/2019/05/foremost-companies-announces-development-underway-prime-230-acre-master-planned-community-la-metro/

June marks the start of Atlantic hurricane season; fortified homes sell for more… Read More CNBC www.cnbc.com/2019/05/21/how-to-build-a-hurricane-resistant-house.html

Sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 26,992 last month, up 6.2 percent over April 2018… Read More Florida Realtors www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=380714

Existing home sales declined 0.4 percent April and 4.4 percent year-on-year  Existing home sales slipped back 0.4 percent in April,

For the first time, KB Home offers buyers the integrated health and wellness smart home technologies debuted at KB Home

The following looks at how the shared economy is affecting design and construction of nonresidential and multifamily buildings… Read More

If you are short on square footage, these are the top ways to use feng shui to help your home

The Detroit-based nonprofit developer is a year into its $6.5 million homebuilding effort… Read More Crain’s Detroit Business www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/develop-detroit-plans-new-neighborhood-fund-it-makes-progress-70-home-project

Housing starts and permits in the U.S. seem reasonably balanced. Read More Seeking Alpha https://seekingalpha.com/article/4265277-april-u-s-housing-starts-march-still-year-year

Consumer sentiment soars to highest level in 15 years The Index of Consumer Sentiment surged in early May to its

Southwest Florida communities by Toll Brothers are the best choice for those seeking environmentally friendly, energy-efficient homes… Read More Naples

As weather gets wilder, firms that design, construct, or improve housing with storm safety and resiliency are increasingly in demand…

California’s capital city was a bright spot last year in the state’s uphill battle to build more housing. Read More

U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in April and activity in the prior month was stronger than initially thought. Read

A newly expanded city program aims to help some residents put a down payment on their first home in an

Housing starts rebounded 5.7 percent in April, but still down 2.5 percent year-on-year Privately-owned housing starts in April were at

Shea Homes and Tracy Do are pleased to present Arroyo HP, new homes of exquisite design that are spacious, energy-efficient,

There are some emerging styles that have a timeless feel and are here to stay. Read More Style Blueprint https://styleblueprint.com/nashville/everyday/interior-design-trends/

Lennar debuted Sienna, a boutique new home community in Vista, California. Read More Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lennar-unveils-boutique-home-community-153000672.html

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 66… Read More Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-15/u-s-homebuilder-sentiment-rises-to-seven-month-high-in-may?utm_source=google&utm_medium=bd&cmpId=google

U.S. multifamily market is expected to show continued strength this year, amid swelling demand… Read More Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-multifamily-market-seen-remain-140500626.html

May builder confidence rose 3 points to highest level since last October Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family

Plans for complex include solar panels on the roof and energy efficiencies throughout… Read More MLive www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2019/05/13m-apartment-complex-breaks-ground-in-downtown-jackson.html

In the “Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC” design competition for small-scale, urban infill housing… Read More 6sqft www.6sqft.com/see-how-five-architecture-firms-designed-affordable-housing-for-small-vacant-lots

By November, the first four of 11 homes will be ready for families, and the remaining properties will be built…

In the first quarter of 2019, 13 percent of adults reported plans to purchase a home within a year. Read