Builder Confidence Increases Amid Challenging Market Conditions Data Builders Lean on Incentives, Price Cuts While Mortgage Rates Offer Hope for Stronger Fall Market

Our annual Builder 100 and Next 100 list looks at the top 200 home builders across the United States, ranked by closings.

Apr 29, 2025 · Despite the similar overall trend to 2023, three main stories emerged throughout the year—shifts in builder market share, more housing supply, and massive buyer differences.

Jan 6, 2025 · Claiming the No. 1 spot for ten years straight, Taylor Morrison—No. 7 on the 2024 Builder 100 list —is considered the most trusted home builder in 2025.

Jun 18, 2025 · “Builder incentives are particularly powerful in higher-cost markets, including California,” says Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf.

Sep 18, 2025 · Leah Draffen is an associate editor at Builder. She earned a B.A. in journalism and minors in business administration and sociology from Louisiana State University.

Mar 14, 2025 · About the Author Vincent Salandro Vincent Salandro is an editor for Builder. He earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.S. in economics from American University.

D.R. Horton is America's largest new-home builder based on closings, as reported by Builder magazine. For over 35 years, D.R. Horton has consistently delivered top-quality new homes to …

Jun 15, 2023 · From data organization and procurement to design changes and smart home automation, artificial intelligence could be a home builder’s new best friend.

Jan 3, 2024 · According to Lifestory Research, Taylor Morrison is the most trusted home builder for the ninth year in a row.