Elevated borrowing costs, rising inflation and broad economic uncertainty continue to curb buyer demand and hold back new home sales, according to a recent analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built single-family homes declined …

Builders FirstSource, Inc. and Digs, a leading AI platform for homebuilders and homeowners, recently announced a strategic partnership to deliver AI-powered workflows and digital infrastructure for professional builders and homeowners. Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the lead on Digs’ …

Dutch Boy Paints recently announced Deep Rooted (311-7DB) as its 2027 Color of the Year. Inspired by the warmth of nature, Deep Rooted brings grounded optimism and comfort to a room, helping create a space that feels personal and effortlessly …

Brownsboro Hardware and Paint’s annual EGGFest Food Festival raised a new record high amount this year, with funds raised going to two local food-related charities. “This is the largest one-year increase in our history, and it shows that once again, …

The Salvation Army, popular food influencer and philanthropist Keith Lee have announced a partnership to provide relief and support to Gary, Indiana, following widespread damage caused by recent severe storms. Many individuals in Northwest Indiana continue to face significant challenges, …

QXO, Inc. has announced the appointment of Ken West as president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026. West will report to chief executive officer Brad Jacobs and be responsible for QXO’s day-to-day operations. West brings an extensive track …

Walmart announced it will begin adding Tap to Pay to payment options at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations, with plans to roll it out to all U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026 and to fuel …

Housing affordability declined in the second quarter of 2026 as higher mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on the market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing …