builders

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By cutting back on new construction, builders might gain more leverage over buyers when negotiating home prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

On a recent evening in a local pub, two builders asked other patrons for recommendations for tradesmen and were told they had to wait several weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The root cause was economics: Construction costs exceeded achievable sale prices, creating an appraisal gap that kept builders on the sidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Utilities and real estate investment trusts rose on Friday about 0.9% and 0.7%, respectively, while home builders, airlines, and conventional infrastructure stocks slipped only modestly.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“We have the best architects and builders in the world,” Reyna said, as if reading her thoughts.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan