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Annie Palmer

Annie joined the NHPA staff in 2024 as a content development coordinator on the editorial team. Annie was born and raised in the Indianapolis area and graduated from Lipscomb University with a B.B.A. in Marketing. Her favorite hobbies include baking, photography, traveling and visiting coffee shops.

July Sees Decline in New Home Sales

home prices

Potential homebuyers continue to be deterred by high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Newly built single-family home sales dropped 0.6% in July, falling to 652,000 annually, …

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5 Products for a Fall Porch

fall porch products

According to The Spruce, focusing on using vertical space, adding statement accents and peppering a porch with plants and pumpkins make any entryway stand out in the autumn season. Hardware Retailing recommends these four products to craft a cozy fall …

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5 Products for Fall Exterior Home Projects

Fall exterior home projects

According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Quarterly Contractor Business Tracker Q2 2025 report, demand for outdoor products saw growth in the second quarter of 2025, driven by seasonal activity and a modest shift toward exterior project investment. As fall …

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Building Material Prices Continue to Climb in July

November builder confidence

Prices for residential building materials increased in July, reaching the largest year-over-year growth in over two years, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders Eye on Housing report. Construction machinery and metal molding/trim prices rose significantly, …

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