Chicago, IL (February 12, 2026) — New Home Star, the largest private seller of new homes in America, is thrilled to announce that Astro AI has been named a Best of IBS™️ Awards finalist. This recognition highlights the impact of Astro AI, the company’s groundbreaking AI platform built specifically for new home sales professionals, and how it is setting new standards for innovation across the residential construction industry.
“Astro AI fundamentally changes how home builders operate,” says New Home Star Founder David Rice. “For the first time, sales and marketing professionals have access to real-time intelligence and on-demand guidance designed specifically for the new home sales industry. It’s a transformational step forward.”
Astro AI has already proven to be an invaluable tool, equipping sales professionals with data-driven insights that drive high-quality traffic, elevating conversion rates, and streamlining decision-making across communities. From competitive analysis to on-demand training summaries, Astro AI empowers teams to sell more homes, more efficiently, and more profitably.
The Best of IBS Awards, hosted annually by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) at the International Builders' Show® (IBS), celebrates the most innovative and impactful products and solutions in the residential construction industry. Out of more than three hundred entries, Astro AI emerged as a standout finalist, marking a significant milestone for both New Home Star and the homebuilding industry.
Visit Booth S2043 at IBS 2026 to see Astro AI in action and experience its groundbreaking features.
About New Home Star
As the largest private seller of new homes in America, New Home Star partners with builders to help them sell more homes more profitably.™ Operating in over forty markets, New Home Star offers cutting-edge tools and an award-winning culture for builders to have sustainable, scalable success. The firm’s home builder solutions and services include home builder marketing, sales training, new home sales software, consulting, and more — each designed with the builder in mind to evolve with the ever-changing nature of our industry. Explore our service and offerings at newhomestar.com and find us on social for industry-leading insights.