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Fed raises rates for the first time in 3 years
On Sept. 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. This…
September builder confidence at 32
In the September National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) /Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence fell three points…
Select markets see stronger housing growth
According to the September 2026 U.S. Home Price Insights report from Cotality, national home price growth remained modest, rising 1.4%…
Mortgage rates reflect buyers adapting to market conditions
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Sept. 3, 2026, revealing that the 30-year fixed-rate…
Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on housing market investment
Berkshire Hathaway just raised its stake in the housing game, upping its stock in production builder Lennar to an estimated 30%…
Prime land prices rise, outlying land readjusts
Well-located land is in high demand, as seen in research from John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC). The company’s 2Q26 Residential…
Mortgage rates hold steady
Results from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey revealed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.66% on Aug. 27, 2026….
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…
