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The builders will bring geothermal heating and cooling systems to 129 homes through a partnership with Dandelion Energy and Upstream. 3 MIN READ Adobe Stock July 7, 2026 Dream Finders Homes and Ward Communities have partnered with Dandelion Energy to adopt geothermal heating and cooling solutions for 129 homes in Maryland.

The markets with the highest QMI counts today are Phoenix, Sacramento, and Tampa. 2 MIN READ Adobe Stock July 7, 2026 Quick move-in homes (QMIs), or homes that can likely be occupied within 90 days, represent standing inventory in the new-home market. These homes are typically built or nearing completion before a buyer is secured, giving builders more flexibility on delivery timelines while also increasing exposure if demand softens.

The Institute’s fifth campus will have the capacity to train 400 technicians annually in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills. 2 MIN READ Adobe Stock / Tomasz Zajda July 7, 2026 National Technical Institute (NTI), a vocational trade school founded in 2003, is expanding with a new campus in Reno-Sparks, Nevada. Beginning in the fall, NTI’s 8,000-square-foot campus will have the capacity to train 400 technicians annually in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills.

QXO now holds market-leading positions in the insulation, waterproofing, roofing, lumber, and building materials product categories. 2 MIN READ Adobe Stock July 6, 2026 QXO has closed its previously announced acquisition of TopBuild Corp. The $17 billion transaction continues QXO’s acquisition spree and expands both the scale and capabilities across the building products value chain.

Housing market strength isn’t built on one trend but on how multiple forces come together to sustain demand over time. 2 MIN READ July 6, 2026 For years, industry conversations have revolved around whichever metric dominates the moment. Migration surges, job growth cycles, and affordability swings have each taken turns explaining why certain markets outperform.

There is compelling evidence that the next wave of move-up homebuyers and remodelers will look very different from prior cycles. Our hypothesis: they will place a higher premium on fit, be less willing to compromise, and ultimately become more demanding consumers. Why? The formative experiences of first-time buyers during the extraordinary 2020 to 2025 housing market.

A steady pipeline of jobs, graduates, and income diversity ties university scale directly to sustained homebuyer demand across metro areas. 3 MIN READ Adobe Stock July 2, 2026 When builders think about major universities, the conversation often centers on rentals and student housing. That lens misses a broader point.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, homeowners are rediscovering some of the design traditions that have shaped American homes for generations. Americana is experiencing a revival, but instead of overtly patriotic, theme-based decor, homeowners are adopting a richer, more personal aesthetic. The result is more nuanced and goes beyond nostalgia. The new Americana style acknowledges heritage, but through a modern-day design lens.

The deal helps Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, expand to new markets in South Carolina and Georgia. 2 MIN READ Photo Courtesy of Mungo Homes From left to right: Steven Mungo, Wade McGuinn, Nate Gibson, and Geoff Shiley July 2, 2026 Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, has acquired South Carolina-based McGuinn Homes, the No. 65 company on the 2026 Builder 100 list.

Kitchens, flexible layouts, and lifestyle alignment are emerging as top priorities in PulteGroup’s latest survey. 2 MIN READ Adobe Stock / Sabbir Digital July 2, 2026 A new PulteGroup survey shows move-up buyers are redefining what it means to upgrade. Move-up buyers are prioritizing functionality, design, and lifestyle over square footage. “For years, moving up was often associated primarily with buying more square footage.