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.
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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.
Learning, capital, and demand: The critical levers for homebuilders in 2026
Many owners, presidents, CEOs, and business leaders we’ve gotten to know over the years at America’s homebuilding firms begin and end each day by turning on the lights, making coffee, and setting out to improve at least three aspects of their operations. January 5, 2026. January 6, 2026. January 31, 2026. And eventually, on December […]
KB Home bets on built-to-order strategy amid a spec-heavy market
KB Home’s focus on built-to-order homes seeks higher margins but may reduce sales volume as market conditions remain volatile.
Spanberger unveils Virginia housing affordability plan
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through, she rolled out a housing agenda that leans heavily on preservation of existing affordable homes, empowering localities to add more, and rebuilding state-level tools.
TD Bank expresses cautious optimism for affordable housing in 2026
A TD Bank survey shows that half of affordable housing professionals believe market challenges will affect their deal pipelines next year.
Dwight Schar, founder of NVR Inc., has died
Dwight Schar, NVR founder and former executive chairman, has died. He was key to NVR’s growth and was also once a minority owner of the Washington Commanders NFL franchise.
Lennar targets margin stability with operational efficiency and steady volume
Lennar is targeting 3% delivery growth in 2026, relying on operational improvements and a land-light strategy to manage margin pressures and support affordable supply.
Toll Brothers leans on luxury to navigate homebuilding’s headwinds
Toll Brothers’ focus on affluent buyers and luxury homes supports healthy margins and steady growth, even as broader housing demand remains weak.
House committee is set to review Senate-approved housing bill
The ROAD to Housing Act was not included in the NDAA, but bipartisan support remains strong. The House will review the bill later this month.