New home sales were up 31.5% on a year-over-year basis in July. ow.ly/mxBz50PCuAG

Foreclosure inventory hit a 15-month low in July representing the continued strength of mortgage performance. ow.ly/9E8G50PCuBU

We've got another Color of the Year: PPG's "Limitless," a soft yellow with the power of a primary color that infuses brightness and optimism into a room. ow.ly/5RYe50PCX7M

Tip 1 in boosting curb appeal of new homes: Don’t be afraid of hardscapes and pavers. ow.ly/3lmz50PCXjE

The National Association of REALTORS® predicts that new-home sales will rise 12.3% this year and 13.9% in 2024 as builders ramp up construction and offer more incentives to attract buyers. ow.ly/aS1t50PCXk9

Big news! Our Partner Summit is SOLD OUT!! Thank you to our partners who registered—we can't wait to see you there. Check out our latest blog for a dive into the agenda. bit.ly/3qZRY0x

Interesting development: Oxland Group has presented plans for an 1,860-acre development that includes 30 home builders and amenities centered around music, farming and nature. ow.ly/hQpH50PFyn5

The top states for remodeling applications in 2021 were Utah, Idaho, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Colorado. ow.ly/tNRP50PFyom

Migration data suggests Texas is continuing to outpcae other states in attracting new residents. ow.ly/fuvX50PFYjp

Midwestern metro areas such as Cleveland and Chicago are now the hottest housing markets, while Mountain-West pandemic boomtowns like Denver and Phoenix are now among the coolest. ow.ly/NiMg50PFYkn

NAR: More home buyers are once again factoring commute times into their homebuying decisions and are moving closer to city centers. ow.ly/9aUu50PFYl8

Designers and architects can sample Fiberon through their new partnership with Swatchbox, while home builders can continue to earn rebates on the brand through the HomeSphere program! ow.ly/n0El50PGtvh

A major new priority for multifamily? ow.ly/XBaj50PGtKr

Investor home purchases fell 45% from a year earlier in the second quarter, outpacing the 31% drop in overall home sales. ow.ly/AvHJ50PGtKP

U.S. construction spending increased solidly in July as a shortage of houses on the market boosted outlays on single-family housing projects. ow.ly/ZiKL50PHW9b

The Home Depot Foundation reported it is committing up to $250,000 to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. ow.ly/oqBF50PHWeM

Home builder stocks are on a tear, boosted by a jump in demand as some Americans shun the historically tight and unaffordable market for existing housing. ow.ly/f45n50PHWfw

During extreme heat, construction activities involving physical work on average take 36% longer to execute, according to an exclusive analysis for Bisnow. ow.ly/zZhB50PIn2e

The top city where sellers are cutting prices is Huntsville, AL. ow.ly/IbVk50PIn40

Is Portland, Maine, is the hottest metro in the country right now? ow.ly/niSr50PIn5q