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The builder’s luxury move-up product remains the largest contributor to revenue and margin. 3 MIN READ Courtesy Toll Brothers Arizona August 21, 2026 In a housing market characterized by affordability challenges and uncertainty, Toll Brothers’ positioning as a luxury builder with affluent buyers has insulated the company from many of the challenges faced by its peers.

This next generation of homebuyers isn’t necessarily looking for a fundamentally different housing market. 2 MIN READ Adobe Stock August 21, 2026 Past generations have been studied extensively, but we are still in the early stages of understanding Gen Z. On the surface, this is a generation of digital natives shaped by social media, constant connectivity, and an ever-evolving vocabulary of new slang.

New funding will support modular homes, affordable housing, and rural community development across the country. 2 MIN READ Habitat for Humanity International August 21, 2026 Wells Fargo is committing $1.5 million to Habitat for Humanity, No. 30 on the 2026 Builder 100 list, to support innovative and affordable housing solutions in rural communities across the nation, with a particular focus on modular construction.

Capetown taps into the growing demand for layered, architectural details while offering builders an easy way to create a coordinated hardware package. 2 MIN READ August 21, 2026 Designers looking to create a cohesive, design-forward look throughout the home have a new option from Kwikset. The lock and hardware manufacturer has introduced Capetown, an elegant arched trim designed to pair with its Sedona lever, Sora knob, and coordinating deadbolt products.

Results were weighed down by affordability concerns and inconsistent consumer confidence. 2 MIN READ Adobe Stock August 21, 2026 A challenging third quarter saw total revenues, deliveries, and net contracts decline on a year-over-year basis for Hovnanian Enterprises.

The acquisition adds the home building industry’s leading B2B information platform and brings NewHomeSource.com and Livabl into CoStar Group’s family of online real estate marketplaces. 5 MIN READ August 21, 2026 CoStar Group announced that it has completed its acquisition of Zonda for $800 million in cash.

Current COO succeeds retiring CEO Keith Bass, whose six-year tenure was marked by record revenues, earnings, and community growth. 2 MIN READ Chris Lindhorst August 20, 2026 Mattamy Homes, No. 24 on the 2026 Builder 100 list, has announced that Keith Bass will retire Sept. 1 and Chris Lindhorst, current chief operating officer, will succeed Bass as CEO. Bass joined Mattamy in 2020 and has driven growth and success of the company’s U.S. operations.

The build-to-rent community capitalizes on its proximity to the beach to deliver classic coastal living. 1 MIN READ Aerial9 Media | Rancho Photos August 20, 2026 Each element of the surfside, build-to-rent community Tower24 Ponto Beach, from material selection to landscape design, was considered to balance livability, durability, and long-term value while delivering an experience that is more closely aligned with single-family living.

Overlooking the McDowell Mountains, this Toll Brothers primary suite blends sophisticated design, spa-like amenities, and indoor-outdoor living for a true desert escape. 2 MIN READ Courtesy Toll Brothers August 19, 2026 Designed to capture the beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, the primary suite in this Toll Brothers home transforms everyday living into a luxury retreat.

Strong population growth and a persistent housing shortage continue to support the long-term outlook for Allentown, Pennsylvania. 3 MIN READ Adobe Stock Aerial view of the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania August 19, 2026 The Allentown, Pennsylvania, market is navigating a period of transition. While sales activity has slowed from last year’s pace, the fundamentals that attracted builders to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley remain firmly in place.