January 2026

Why homebuilding’s R&D blind spot matters more now

Signature Homes founder and Chairman Dwight Sandlin’s line — “nimbleness without sacrificing time and resources” — may sound like a homebuilder’s pipedream. That’s, unless you take the time to sit with what’s underneath it. In this market, “nimble” isn’t an organizational personality trait. It’s not hype; nor is it an abstraction. It’s an operational must-have. Would-be...

Florida lawmakers muscle up on a raft of new housing reforms

One of the nation’s most aggressive housing policy reform agendas of the post-pandemic era greets Florida lawmakers as they enter their 2026 legislative session bent on improving housing affordability.​ With a coordinated set of “fix” bills, Sunshine State lawmakers want to add more muscle to the state’s workforce housing program. Proposed legislation would legalize more housing types,...

18 Things designers would change first in a builder-grade house

Builder-grade houses aren’t “bad.” They’re just optimized for speed, consistency, and broad market appeal, which means the design tends to be safe, generic, and full of small decisions that feel slightly… unfinished. Interior designers can spot those decisions instantly. Not because the home isn’t expensive enough, but because the details don’t feel intentional. Finishes are often...

Miami Housing Market Ends 2025 on Firmer Ground

Sales Rise and Inventory Slowly Rebuilds According to the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami-Dade residential real estate closed 2025 on firmer footing, with sales rising and long-term price appreciation underscoring the market's resilience even as affordability pressures and inventory dynamics continued to evolve. Sales Gain Momentum Total residential sales in Miami-Dade County increased 5.9% year over...

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