Newsletter Stories

• Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion
  Lowe’s is set to buy interior building products distributor, Foundation Building Materials, for nearly $8.8 billion. The purchase of the The post Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8 Billion appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Home Prices in July Fall in 39 of the Top 50 U.S. Metros
  In July, home prices ticked down 0.1% overall, marking the third consecutive month with a decline in housing prices. May, The post Home Prices in July Fall in 39 of the Top 50 U.S. Metros appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• The Impact of Tariffs on Kitchen & Bath Companies and Consumers
  The National Kitchen + Bath Association expects to see the impact of federal trade policies and enactment of tariffs on The post The Impact of Tariffs on Kitchen & Bath Companies and Consumers appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Construction Begins on $140M Affordable Housing Complex Designed by MVE + Partners
  MVE + Partners, an award-winning architectural design firm, celebrated the groundbreaking of The Becker, a $140M affordable housing complex in The post Construction Begins on $140M Affordable Housing Complex Designed by MVE + Partners appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• It’s What’s New that Moves the Market
  First American’s Odeta Kushi gives her insight on what moves in the housing market. Backed by data, she urges that The post It’s What’s New that Moves the Market appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Housing Sales Projected to Remain Steady Through 2025
  According to Fannie Mae’s August 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook, the total home sales for 2025 is projected to remain The post Housing Sales Projected to Remain Steady Through 2025 appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• NAHB Insight: Despite Challenges Single-Family Starts Grow
  In July, single-family housing starts reported a slight gain despite economic uncertainty and construction challenges. According to a report from The post NAHB Insight: Despite Challenges Single-Family Starts Grow appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Inside the 2025 New Home Construction Market
  The current housing market is shifting in a way that is more selective, as home prices are slowing in growth The post Inside the 2025 New Home Construction Market appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• A New Building Component Launches Aimed to Reduce Build Time
  84 Lumber, a building materials supplier, introduced their new building component, 84 Vertical. This service could become a new norm The post A New Building Component Launches Aimed to Reduce Build Time appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.
• Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter
  Indices from the National Association of Home Builders’ Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) have increased confidence among multifamily developers as both The post Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter appeared first on Builder and Developer Magazine.