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Builder confidence increases in May
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for May 2026. The HMI is…
Residential Contractor Magazine: Coming July 2026
Residential Contractor Magazine residentialcontractormag.com THE PROJECTS. THE PRODUCTS. THE PROS. Residential Contractor connects manufacturers with the remodelers, contractors, trades and dealers…
Taylor Morrison acquired in $8.5 billion deal
Announced on May 31, 2026, Berkshire Hathaway will acquire homebuilding giant, Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion. The all-cash transaction values Taylor…
Home buying demand ticks up
The housing market is showing signs of life; contract cancellations decreased in April 2026, indicating an uptick in homebuyers’ demand. Home-sale…
Brookfield receives approval for 12,000 homes on retired California Navy base
Brookfield Residential just received unanimous approval from the Concord City Council to redevelop the Concord Naval Weapons Station in Northern California….
Housing economist comments on core inflation report
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the April report for Personal Income and Outlays, outlining core inflation at 0.4%…
BDmag.com turns 30
On May 16, 1996, www.bdmag.com became one of the first industry websites to go live. Adapting to the changing landscape of the print…
Mortgage rates average 6.37%
On May 7, 2026, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage…
BIS is back in the desert
Join the forefront of innovation and collaboration at the Building Industry Show (BIS)! With a rich history of advocating for…
Pending home sales report increase
According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), pending home sales increased by 1.5% in March, with the largest gains…
