New home price premium hits record low
Monthly payments for new and existing homes are nearly equal due to builder incentives and stagnating prices. New home buyers saw lower rates and down payments in Q3.
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Massachusetts rent control initiative gains amid affordability push
With an eye on New York City voters who favored housing affordability in this month’s mayoral election, Massachusetts housing advocates are optimistic they can win at the ballot box next year with statewide rent control. The coalition group Homes for All Massachusetts collected more than enough signatures to place a local option rent control measure […]
Root causes: housing shortage driven by policy, not big builder concentration
The real cause of the housing crisis is restrictive land use and slow approvals, not builder hoarding, with local solutions needed.
Off-site housing: cure or political distraction? Our Denver correspondents weigh in
Off-site housing faces cost and logistics challenges in Denver, with modular solutions limited by demand, regulation, and local redevelopment needs.
Can this immersive technology replace model homes?
AR Homes launched its first AR Theatre in Port St. Lucie, offering buyers a 360-degree virtual model home experience with interactive floor plans and finishes.
Beazer Homes shifts to move-up buyers, bets on energy efficiency
Facing lower margins, Beazer Homes is betting on move-up buyers, more favorable pricing with contractors, and zero-energy-ready homes to improve profitability over the next year.
When land strategy meets AI: homebuilders gain a new edge
Acres’ AI-enhanced land intelligence synthesizes parcel-level data to help builders act with confidence in a wait-and-see market.
PulteGroup expands into Cincinnati market
Cincinnati offers affordability and steady price growth, prompting PulteGroup to grow Ohio operations.
Berkshire exits D.R. Horton, adds to Lennar — what it means for homebuilders
Buffett’s Berkshire didn’t leave housing in Q3 2025 — it reshaped exposure: sold D.R. Horton and increased Lennar, signaling which builders may best weather a soft, incentive‑heavy market.
What if the real homebuilding disruption isn’t AI — It’s culture?
Homebuilding’s biggest disruption isn’t AI—it’s culture. Learn how leading builders are using trust, clarity, and adaptability to succeed as margins tighten and AI reshapes workflows.