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Experts ‘disappointed’ drainage regulation update
Experts are disappointed that the UK government’s recent update to sustainable drainage system (SuDS) standards stops short of making SuDS…
Framing Lumber Prices
Lumber prices continued their decline for the 11th straight week, with the framing lumber composite price falling to $424 per…
Construction Jobs Growth Hides Underlying Turmoil
Construction job growth has slowed sharply in 2025, averaging just over 5,000 new jobs per month from March to May—down…
Los Angeles, CA Housing Market
In May 2025, the median home sale price in Los Angeles reached approximately $1.055 million—a modest 0.5% increase from a…
Existing Home Sales Edge Higher in May
Existing home sales in May rose slightly by 0.8% to an annual rate of 4.03 million, but still hovered near…
Powering Smart Homes for Today’s Visionary Builders
The U.S. homebuilding industry is rapidly shifting toward smart, connected living as consumer demand for integrated technology rises. With over…
Building Healthier Homes for the Next Generation
Andrew Guido advocates for creating healthier, more affordable homes that go beyond aesthetics to support wellness through thoughtful design, air quality,…
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Despite Modest Uptick
In June, average mortgage rates remained steady, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.82% and the 15-year at 5.95%, both…
FHA to Cut All Multifamily Mortgage Insurance
The FHA is proposing to lower multifamily mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to a flat 25 basis points, the legal minimum,…
Elevated Rates are Challenging Affordability Conditions
High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continued to sideline buyers in May, causing new single-family home sales to fall 13.7%…
