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Foreign-born workers account for one in every three trades people nationwide, and that figure is even higher in metros where housing inventory is growing
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Design

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The Frank Condos in Austin's historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood features 30 units on a three-acre infill lot and is a prime (and well-received) example of the city's upzoning allowances to enable attainable housing.
If Texas can enact state laws that allow smaller lots and higher density development, maybe other states will follow
Dec. 16, 2025
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2025 Healthy Homes Summit attendees
On September 18, 2025, the inaugural Healthy Homes Summit produced by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) convened a diverse cross-section of the residential industry...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Front elevation of home by Visbeen Architects
These early sketches and renderings showcase the creative process behind creating great designs
Dec. 4, 2025
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Not all buyers 55 and older are alike in their housing preference, and are hip enough to want modern features that suit an active lifestyle
Dec. 4, 2025

Construction

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Off-site construction techniques are gaining popularity due to the cost- and time- savings benefits they provide as well as their ability to bring something new to the market
Dec. 31, 2025
Champion Homes
Champion Homes celebrates opening of Innovation Communities
Called Innovation Cottages, the two homes are both ENERGY STAR Certified and built using off-site construction techniques
Dec. 30, 2025
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When launching Yeti Services, Mary Peters says she had to fail first before ultimately finding success. In this episode of Women at WIRC, Peters shares how learning from her mistakes...
Dec. 29, 2025
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An Energy Star staple for whole-home certification calls for specifying and installing Grade I insulation (per the Residential Energy Services Network, or RESNET standards) in all assemblies, as well as prebatting in hard-to-reach areas of the attic.
High-performance housing programs are being sunsetted or severely curtailed, but Energy Star remains the benchmark for building better
Dec. 24, 2025

Business Management

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The SFB2R market remained stable in November, with both occupancy rates and rental rates largely unchanged
Dec. 31, 2025
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Concept of saving for a home
Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest hurdles to purchasing a home, and while the time it takes to save has gone down from the recent peak of 12 years, it still remains...
Dec. 30, 2025
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Of the 300 largest US metros, 98 saw home prices drop in November. Still, home prices grew in the remaining 202 housing markets
Dec. 30, 2025
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Pending-home sales inched up in November, both on a year-over-year and month-over-month basis
Dec. 29, 2025

Sales + Marketing

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Builders can market a new community before construction starts by using early visualization tools, phased rollouts, and lifestyle content tied to development milestones
Dec. 23, 2025
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Follow these tips to help carve a competitive edge and preserve profitability as the housing market slows
Dec. 10, 2025
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Multiple generations living under one roof
Whether it's for affordability or convenience, more families are choosing to cohabitate under one roof
Dec. 1, 2025
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Home buildng is experiencing a revival of innovation, from digital technoligies to production efficiencies.
The reality is that innovation in home building isn’t a single breakthrough; rather, it’s a structured process of experimentation, testing, and scaling.
Nov. 20, 2025

Idea Homes

Tour the Desert Comfort Idea Home
Explore the Desert Comfort Idea Home and hear from the mastermind behind it during key stages of the home's construction
Dec. 23, 2025
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This month’s photo gallery captures the dramatic progress happening across the NEWLOOK Experience Home site. You’ll see the pool taking shape with completed rebar, formwork, and...
Dec. 2, 2025

Events

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Pro Builder Show Village at IBS 2026 offers a firsthand look at what’s possible (and attainable) through high-quality craftsmanship and thoughtful design
Dec. 3, 2025
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In this episode of the Women at WIRC podcast, Porter, senior lead scientist at Dupont, discusses her commitment to creating better, more sustainable building products and how ...
Dec. 3, 2025