Texas builder breaks ground on first community with Japanese firm
Hankyu Hanshin and Bridge Tower broke ground on a 97-lot Corinth project as a new JV targets for-sale communities across Texas.
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Tri Pointe Homes unveils its new wellness models in Utah
Tri Pointe debuts LivingWell in a 7,700-square foot Utah model, expanding LivingSmart features and targeting a HERS 59 rating.
A capital-light, local model could power this off-site builder’s plan to scale
Reframe Systems is scaling a distributed microfactory model for modular and panelized housing, targeting high-cost markets. The company expects 48 unit deliveries in 2026, with a goal of up to 200 units in 2027 as its first full-scale microfactory site comes online.
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.
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%.