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New home sales hold steady in September
According to the New Residential Construction Report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census…
Fed holds benchmark rate
On Oct. 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate target range at 3.75%–4.00%. In a 10-2 vote,…
Remodeling activity forecasted at $525 billion through Q3 2027
According to new data from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), remodeling activity is only expected to grow…
A breakdown of building material prices in September
Combining goods and services, the price index for inputs to new residential construction was up by 2.0% in September and…
What to know about DOE’s Efficient New Homes Program updates
Every fall, the Department of Energy (DOE) releases updated program documents for the Efficient New Homes Program, previously ZERH, reflecting…
USGBC announces zero waste certification: TRUE v2
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the next iteration of its zero waste certification, TRUE v2. First launched over…
FHWA issues $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding
After the recent natural disasters across the nation, the Federal Highway Administration issued $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding to…
DOE announces investment to modernize critical energy infrastructure
On Oct. 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $967 million in funding through its Grid Resilience…
Premium buyers drive PulteGroup’s Q3 earnings
According to PulteGroup’s Q3 2026 Financial Report, the homebuilder maintained resilient gross margins despite pressures from elevated mortgage rates, inflation…
U.S. home sales see modest gains in September
According to Redfin’s Home Price Index, on a seasonally adjusted basis, U.S. home prices increased 0.25% month over month in…
