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.
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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.
Why Texas builders are betting on backup batteries for new homes
Texas builders see 70% adoption of backup batteries among buyers as grid outages and climate risks reshape home demand heading into 2026.
Homebuilder confidence ticks up but remains low
Builder confidence rose slightly in December but remains low, with 40% of builders cutting prices and 67% offering incentives. Entry-level homebuilders face the greatest challenges due to shrinking margins and weak demand.
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.
As rural housing costs soar, financing affordable housing remains a hurdle
Rural affordable housing development is hindered by limited financing options. Lenders and investors often overlook smaller rural projects, only widening the affordability gap.
Glut of new supply drags down BTR and multifamily rental rates in the Sun Belt
Rents for multifamily and built-to-rent homes declined in Sunbelt markets amid new supply, but Midwest and Northeast cities saw growth. National occupancy remained steady.
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.
Hovnanian seeks course correction as stock craters, earnings fall
Hovnanian Enterprises’ stock fell 22.51% on Thursday after the company reported a Q4 net loss and declining margins, prompting a shift away from entry-level buyers and an increased emphasis on the active adult segement. Executives expect improved performance in 2026.
Why it’s too easy to say ‘no’ to new-home development in America
It’s homebuilders’ last push, and their business and channel partners operate through friction on every front. It’s not a normal market. It’s come to this: Owning a home – especially a newly built one – in too many markets, for too many of America’s working households, means owning a luxury good, not for people with […]