Residential Buildings

TUCSON – November 10, 2026 -- Mattamy Homes, described as North America's largest family-owned homebuilder, has been named a 2026 Tucson Top Workplace by Energage for the second consecutive year, one of 32 companies selected from feedback by more than 7,000 local employees.

Employee survey data determines the 32 Tucson winners

The award rests entirely on confidential responses to the Energage Workplace Survey. Winners were identified across small, midsize and large employer categories.

Anjela Salyer, President of Mattamy's Tucson Division, said the recognition carries weight because it comes directly from team members.

Tucson division collects nine culture awards alongside the main honor

The division also received culture awards in Professional Development, Employee Well-Being, Employee Appreciation, Purpose & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation and Benefits, Innovation and Leadership.

Austin – November 09, 2026 -- The US entry point to luxury housing fell 2.3% year over year to $1,197,014 in October, the 31st consecutive month of annual declines, according to Realtor.com's October 2026 Luxury Housing Report. Twelve metros bucked the trend with price gains of at least 1%, and Florida accounted for five of them.

Declines Hit Every Luxury Tier, With the Top Falling Fastest

The threshold for the top 5% of listings dropped 4.1% year over year, while the top 1% fell 6.2%. The ultraluxury threshold fell about 2.7 times as fast as the entry-level luxury threshold.

Sarasota – November 06, 2026 -- FirstService Residential will provide full-service property management and lifestyle and amenities management for Mira Mar Sarasota, a 70-residence luxury development with pricing starting in the high $3 million range.

Developer Seaward Development selected the company, a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV). Patrick DiPinto, principal at Seaward Development, said the choice rested on FirstService Residential managing more luxury condominium towers than any other company in North America.

Mira Mar spans two 18-story towers and restores a 1922 landmark

The development sits on South Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota. It pairs contemporary waterfront living with the restoration and preservation of the historic Mira Mar building, originally established in 1922. Residences range from approximately 3,200 to 6,000 square feet.

Dallas – November 06, 2026 -- The average number of investor bids per off-market residential property on the iFinder Offers platform has risen 35.2% since 2024, according to the company's internal transaction data.

Bids per property climb for three consecutive years

Average bids per submitted property rose from 3.64 in 2024 to 4.46 in 2025, a 22.5% increase. Year-to-date 2026 stands at 4.92 bids per property, up 10.3% on the full-year 2025 average.

The data covers activity within iFinder's network of more than 325 vetted property investors. The company has received more than 6,500 property submissions since its 2019 founding.

HERSHEY, Pa. – November 06, 2026 -- Milton Hershey School (MHS) has broken ground on Phase J of the Hershey West End development, a 138-unit for-sale residential community named Founders Grove.

MHS is acting as steward of MHS Trust Real Estate. The 138 homes are only the initial phase of development and will occupy 12 acres of Hershey West End.

Hankin Group joins MHS as joint-venture partner on the project

Hankin Group, a family-owned Pennsylvania real estate company based in Exton, will partner with MHS. Hankin Group President and CEO Bob Hankin credited collaboration between Derry Township and the school for the project's progress.

Grants Pass, Oregon – November 06, 2026 -- Average monthly rent paid across the U.S. reached $1,388 in 2026 year-to-date, up 38% since 2019, even as rent growth slows, according to Rentec Direct's 2026 State of Rent Report.

Rent growth drops to 1% in 2026 after a 5% rise in 2025

Rent paid has increased $375 per month since 2019. After climbing 5% in 2025, the national average is up just 1% in 2026 YTD. Growth is stabilizing nationally, but trends differ by state.

State-level rents span $1,626, from West Virginia to California

In 2025, average monthly rent ranged from $773 in West Virginia to $2,399 in California. While national growth cools, rent growth is accelerating in Connecticut, Hawaii and Idaho.

Bayport, Minnesota – November 06, 2026 -- Andersen Corporation has donated windows and doors to 12 veteran families and home projects across the United States since 2018 through its partnership with Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors (JAH4WW). The nonprofit builds injury-specific, mortgage-free accessible homes for veterans who sustained severe injuries in service.

Andersen backs the nonprofit with products, cash and matched employee gifts

Beyond product donations, Andersen provides financial support and matches employee donations to JAH4WW. Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen founded the organization in 2009. Allen said Andersen's partnership helps JAH4WW create homes where veterans can live more independently.

Lake City, Colo. – November 05, 2026 -- More than 53% of prospective homebuyers say their realistic buying range is $400,000 or less, below the $417,500 median existing-home price, according to COGNITION Smart Data affordability research from Green Builder Media.

Survey shows one in five buyers cannot afford homes above $200,000

More than one-fifth of respondents say they cannot afford a home priced above $200,000. The survey points to a price gap in today's home buying market.

Energy report tracks buyer and builder attitudes from 2024 to 2026

The 2026 COGNITION Energy Insights Report covers demand for all-electric homes, renewables, battery storage and self-sufficiency. It also examines which energy features buyers may value at a premium.

Las Vegas – September 17, 2026 -- Stephanie Cherney, a Lead Area Sales Representative for KB Home in Las Vegas, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging years of sexual harassment, coercion and retaliation by the homebuilder, according to a complaint lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

Top-performing sales rep alleges coerced relationship led to retaliation

Cherney, named one of KB Home's top 10 sales counselors companywide in FY2024, remains employed by the company while pursuing the claim. The lawsuit, filed September 17, 2026, asserts violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Nevada Fair Employment Practices Act and the Equal Pay Act.

Cary, N.C. – September 17, 2026 -- Mattamy Homes, North America's largest family-owned homebuilder, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Raleigh/Durham by Triangle Business Journal for the sixth consecutive year, placing it among 50 total honourees.

Independent survey drives the recognition

The award is based on an independent employee survey administered by Quantum Workplace, evaluating factors including employee engagement, workplace culture, trust and leadership effectiveness across Mattamy's Raleigh Division.

Leadership ties the win to workforce retention strategy

Bob Wiggins, President of Mattamy's Raleigh Division, said the recognition reflects contributions from staff across the division rather than any single team. He said the company remains focused on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture as it continues to grow, aiming to help employees build long-term careers within the organization.