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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s administration announced that municipalities statewide have approved 854 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) during the first six months of 2026, following the signing of the Affordable Homes Act. This brings the statewide total to 2,084 approved ADUs since the start of 2025.
“We wanted to make it easier… to build ADUs because we knew ...
Amplified Renovations completed a full transformation of the kitchen and dining area in this Northwest Portland, Ore., home. The six-week-long project involved structural modifications and detailed coordination to deliver a clean, modern result that feels both intentional and timeless.
The original kitchen and dining areas were divided by multiple interior walls, while...
According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report, pending home sales decreased by 2.3% month-over-month in July 2026. Year-over-year, pending home sales decreased by 2.2%. The Midwest, however, experienced growth in pending home sales, with a 1.7% increase year-over-year.
NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun said that there is still hop...
According to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Producer Price Index, residential building material prices rose 0.4% in July 2026 and were up 5.0% from last year. The price index for inputs to new residential construction fell 0.1% in July, but was up 6.5% from the year before. The price of goods used in new residential construction, including energy, was up 0....
Residential Contractor will announce our picks for the Editor’s Choice Products in the Fall issue of the magazine, coming soon.
These products and companies are selected for exemplifying innovation, quality, performance and value for today’s residential remodelers, specialty contractors and custom home builders. Additionally, two speciality awards will be pres...