Barrier to entry: builders’ first challenge is to work through a glut
Texas home prices fell in 2025 but forecasts show gains in 2026 as builders slow new construction and population growth continues.
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Champion Homes beats expectations with varied product mix, brand power
Champion Homes outperformed in Q3 2026, with sales up 1.8% and average prices rising 4.6% amid policy shifts.
Beazer pivots to a mix-shift into higher-margin homes after a Q1 loss
Beazer Homes reported a $32.6M loss and 14% gross margin as it pivots to higher-priced, energy-efficient homes for 2026.
Why M/I Homes is spec-heavy ahead of the spring selling season
M/I Homes relies on spec homes for Q4 sales pace, but gross margin slid 650 basis points amid affordability headwinds.
Florida-based modular builder launches expandable housing model
Mesocore launches an expandable modular home in Florida, offering affordable entry-level options and rapid disaster relief solutions.
Manufactured housing gains traction, but negative stigma persists
Manufactured housing is part of federal efforts to improve affordability, but negative stigmas continue to impact the industry.
Homebuilder confidence dips in January despite easing mortgage rates
Builder confidence fell to 37 in January as 65% used incentives, profit margins dropped, and new-home prices declined 8%.
Housing starts fall to lowest point since 2020, led by a stall in the Sun Belt
Housing starts fell 7.8% year-over-year in October, led by steep declines in the Sunbelt and Mountain West regions.
Toll Brothers announces Karl Mistry as new CEO, Doug Yearley to become Executive Chairman
Karl Mistry becomes CEO as Toll Brothers leans on high-income buyers and plans its complete exit from the multifamily business.
Lennar sells majority stake in multifamily business, signaling strategic shift
Lennar sold a majority stake in Quarterra to TPG amid a $75 million loss in 2025, enabling the builder to focus more on core homebuilding.