Taylor Moore

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law on July 11, 2026. The legislation contains nearly 50 individual housing measures designed

Defensible space is an important factor in stopping or slowing the spread of wildfire. Defensible space can be divided into three specific zones, with Zone 0 covering the first 5 feet of space from a home. By creating a non-combustible Zone 0, homes are effectively protected from embers spreading a fire. The zone also reduces the intensity with which a fire burns if it does ignite.

Custom homebuilders on Long Island, New Jersey, are prioritizing sustainable building materials in their designs. Salt air, wind, moisture, storms, sun exposure and changing weather patterns all place added demands on designing a home. For Long Island custom homebuilders, material selection is not just about what looks good on day one, but about the home's long-term performance.

As the fifth iteration of the nationally recognized ABC Green Home demonstration series, TerraVerde continues more than 15 years of leadership in

On July 13, 2026, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that the state is partnering with the nonprofit Switch Together to help bring down

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill into law establishing guidelines for homeowners to use and install plug-in solar devices. Senate Bill 540 defines plug-in solar, often referred to as balcony solar, as portable, connected to a home's wiring through an impermanent plug, such as a standardized or specialized socket, and used to offset on-site electricity use.

Arched Horizons is a Net-Zero Energy custom home that showcases Sopris Homes' dedication to craftsmanship, thoughtful design and environmental responsibility.

According to the recent release of the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, while the gap between one-story and two-or-more-story shares has been relatively stable since 2021, 2025 saw a slight decrease in two-or-more-story starts. Two-or-more story starts dropped in 2025 to 51.4% from 52.2% in 2024.

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released on July 9, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.49%. This report demonstrates that the FRM has remained relatively unchanged.

According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 34 in July, down from an upwardly revised reading of 36 in June. Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on the market.