New Home Source

4 days ago | newhomesource.com | Erin Nicks

The 2025 spring home-selling season fell flat for many of the nation’s top home builders, as economic uncertainty, shaky consumer confidence, and high mortgage rates kept buyers on the sidelines. What’s happening:Public builders saw sluggish buyer traffic and softer order volumes in the first few months of the year. D.R. Horton set the tone with a dip in orders and closings—an early signal of the season's challenges.

2 weeks ago | newhomesource.com | Erin Nicks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on building materials—wood, metals, plastics, glass—are already raising construction costs. That may soon hit homeowners in the form of higher insurance premiums.  The impact: 60% of builders surveyed by The National Association of Homebuilders say suppliers have already raised prices.  The average new home could cost $10,900 more. Insurify estimates home insurance premiums may rise 11% by end of 2025—3 points higher than without tariffs.

2 weeks ago | newhomesource.com | Michael Letendre

Boomers aren't following the expected script when it comes to downsizing. Some are selling large family homes while others are choosing to modify and stay put – creating unexpected ripples across the housing market. Why it matters: This generation controls trillions in real estate wealth, and their housing choices directly impact inventory and pricing for all buyers – especially first-time homeowners competing for smaller properties.

2 months ago | newhomesource.com | Heather Wright

Living sustainably at home starts with gradually building habits, including selecting eco-friendly home products and decor. Here’s a collection of stylish, sustainable items that will help you reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing style. Wood Tiles by Wonderwall Studios  Sustainability, wood decor, and using texture for visual interest are three strong interior design trends in 2025. Wonderwall Studios’ reclaimed and recycled wood wall tiles incorporate all three.

Jan 8, 2025 | newhomesource.com | Heather Wright

The last months of the year are the most anticipated by interior design trend-watchers, in part because of the flurry of announcements for Paint Colors of the Year and the Color of the Year during that time. These announcements are much hyped before and are analyzed in detail afterwards by the design community, as the color choices are some of the most significant influences that will shape interior design, and more broadly, cultural and consumer experience for the year to come.