Newsletter Stories

• Mattamy Homes announces delivery of 150,000 homes
  Mattamy Homes, a privately held homebuilder founded in 1978, announced that it has delivered over 150,000 homes in the U.S. and Canada. The builder delivered 8,453 homes in FY 2025, compared to 50,000 homes in its first 30 years of business. In 2026, the builder appears to be accelerating its land acquisition, with new developments […]
• Mortgage rates average 6.69%
  As of Aug. 6, 2026, mortgage rates averaged 6.69%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Survey (PMS). These results are up from last week’s average of 6.66%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “While mortgage […]
• PulteGroup launches expansion to Northwest Florida
  PulteGroup, one of the nation’s largest builders, announced expansion to Northwest Florida, launching its Panhandle Division. The builder, which delivered an estimated 29,572 homes in 2025, has a long history in the Sunshine State. It first expanded to Sarasota in 1997, then acquired Florida-based builder DiVosta a year later. PulteGroup announced Taylor Larza to lead […]
• Highland Homes purchases 100 acres for self development
  Highland Homes, one of Texas’ most prominent builders, launches its self-development arm with the purchase of 100 acres in Melina. The builder estimates that the land will include 400 homesites ranging from 45 to 60 feet wide. Highland, overseeing the development, believes the lots will be ready by the end of the year, with home […]
• Policy Wins in the ROAD to Housing Act
  For homebuilders, the emerging opportunity is smarter delivery While it is certainly good news that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has now passed, it will take some time for its elements to meet pent-up demand. But what will likely separate homebuilding winners and laggards will be how well they respond to the specific […]
• Dream Finders Homes acquires Beazer Homes for $2.2 billion
  It’s official: Dream Finders Homes (DFH) will acquire Beazer Homes in a $2.2 billion deal. This comes after multiple public rounds of offers from DFH to acquire the Atlanta-based builder. The offer values Beazer Homes at $33.50 per share, up from Dream Finders’ last offer in July of $32.00 per share. The combined company will […]
• Highland Homes announces restructuring
  Highland Homes, the Texas-based homebuilder, announced a new division-led organizational structure. Under the new structure, local functional teams will report directly to a Division President. With that comes the posting of new Division Presidents: Jarod Mouton to lead Houston, and John DePasquale to lead Highland’s Central Texas division, serving the Austin and San Antonio markets. This […]
• Starter-home affordability improves for 8th consecutive month
  According to a new analysis from Redfin, starter-home affordability is improving. The income needed to afford an average U.S. starter home is down 1.5% from a year ago, marking eight straight months of declines as price growth cools. Affordability for entry-level homes is improving more than the overall market; the income needed to buy the […]
• Tri Pointe Homes unveils LivingWell in Utah
  Tri Pointe Homes announced the completion of its LivingWell concept home and the start of sales at Pavilions at Holladay Hills, an exclusive collection of six one-of-a-kind luxury estate residences in Holladay, Utah. The completed concept home gives prospective buyers their first opportunity to experience LivingWell, Tri Pointe’s next-generation approach to whole-home wellness. “LivingWell represents […]
• ASID Announces 2026–2027 National Board of Directors
  The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its National Board of Directors for 2026-2027. Board leadership is effective October 1, 2026. “The strength of ASID has always been rooted in the expertise and diversity of its volunteer leadership,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer of ASID. “Our incoming Board reflects the breadth of today’s […]