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Meritage Homes Extends Partnership with Operation Homefront, Donating Two Mortgage-Free Homes to Military Families in Colorado and North Carolina
Globenewswire· 2025-05-20 20:30
Core Points - Meritage Homes has extended its partnership with Operation Homefront's Permanent Homes for Veterans Program, donating two new, mortgage-free homes for veteran families in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Raleigh, North Carolina, marking the 12th year of collaboration and a total of 22 donations to date [1][2] Company Overview - Meritage Homes is the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the United States based on homes closed in 2024, offering energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, and others [5] - The company has delivered nearly 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, known for distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience [6] - Meritage Homes is recognized as an industry leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, having received multiple awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to sustainability [6] Partnership Details - The new homes will feature open-concept floorplans, designer-curated interiors, and energy-efficient features such as ENERGY STAR® appliances and smart home technology [2] - The recipients of this year's homes will be announced in September, with key presentations scheduled for November around Veterans Day [3] Operation Homefront Overview - Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization focused on building strong, stable, and secure military families, with 83% of its expenditures directed towards programs supporting military families [8] - The organization provides critical financial assistance, housing, and family support services to help prevent short-term needs from becoming long-term struggles [8]
James Hardie Building Products Inc. Announces Exclusive Product Deal with Three Subsidiaries of Daiwa House USA Holdings Inc.
Prnewswire· 2025-04-28 16:50
- The largest home siding company in North America inks exclusive siding and trim supplier for Stanley Martin, CastleRock, and TrumarkCHICAGO, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX; NYSE: JHX), the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, today announced a landmark multi-year exclusive agreement with three subsidiaries of Daiwa House USA Holdings Inc. (Daiwa House USA) ...
Realtor.com® Releases New State-by-State Housing Report Card: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
Prnewswire· 2025-04-24 10:00
Core Insights - The report highlights a nationwide housing shortage of over 4 million homes, emphasizing the growing concern of affordability for millions of Americans [1][5] - States are graded based on their housing affordability and homebuilding capabilities, with South Carolina, Iowa, and Texas receiving the highest marks [1][4] Affordability and Homebuilding Metrics - The grading system evaluates affordability through the REALTORS® Affordability Score and the percentage of median income spent on a median-priced home, while homebuilding is assessed via the permit-to-population ratio and the new construction premium [2] - Only 18 states meet the 30% income rule for housing affordability, with Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and South Carolina accounting for over half of all construction permits issued in 2024 [4] Regional Performance - The South and Midwest are leading in both affordability and homebuilding, with South Carolina achieving the highest grade of A due to proactive homebuilding efforts [5] - The Northeast and West Coast are lagging, facing high home prices and limited new construction, with Rhode Island ranking at the bottom of the list [6][7] Zoning and Regulatory Challenges - States on the coasts, such as Massachusetts, face stricter zoning regulations that hinder affordable housing development, with 76% of Massachusetts' land subject to zoning [8] State-by-State Rankings - The report provides a detailed ranking of all 50 states, with South Carolina scoring 75.2 (A), Iowa 71.6 (A-), and Texas 71.5 (A-) [9][10] - The lowest-ranked states include California (19.5, F), Hawaii (15.8, F), and New York (13.2, F), highlighting significant disparities in housing affordability and construction efforts across the U.S. [10]
United Homes (UHG) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-12 16:10
United Homes Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UHG) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Erin Reeves McGinnis - General Counsel Jamie Pirrello - Interim Chief Executive Officer Jack Micenko - President Keith Feldman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good morning. My name is Audra, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the United Homes Group Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call and Webcast. Toda ...
Green Brick Partners(GRBK) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-02-27 18:51
Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE:GRBK) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2025 ET Company Participants Rick Costello - CFO Jim Brickman - Co-Founder and CEO Jed Dolson - President and COO Conference Call Participants Carl Reichardt - BTIG Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Janine, and I will be your lead operator for today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Green Brick Partners, Inc. Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent a ...