December 2025

Beazer taps Howard Heckes for board; Danny Shepherd retires

Beazer Homes announced the appointment of Howard Heckes as a new independent member of the company’s 10-person board of directors, along with the retirement of board member Danny Shepherd.  Heckes has extensive experience in the building materials and services industry and is currently a member of the board of directors of James Hardie Industries, a […]

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Buyer angst puts home insurance at the center of the purchase

In today’s market, the buyer standing in your model home isn’t just asking, “Can I afford this?” They’re questioning: “Will anyone insure it – and how will that affect my payment and resale?” In a cycle where climate risk, hidden ownership costs, and sour sentiment cause as much damage as mortgage rates and asking prices,

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Most homebuyers lose thousands by not shopping mortgage rates

An analysis released Thursday by Zillow found that the majority of U.S. home shoppers are costing themselves thousands of dollars by not submitting multiple mortgage applications. The report explained that for a typical home valued at $360,000, a buyer using a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at the current average of 6.24% would pay about $2,345 per

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