William Lyon Homes Leads Sacramento
William Lyon Homes has four developments in Sacramento - Gallery Walk, Plaza Walk, Shady Lane and Twin Oaks. Homes on the market last an average of 61 days, showing the high demand for quality housing. Today, with more than 100,000 new homes built, William Lyon Homes, Inc. is recognized as one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.
By Kristen Eichenmuller

Infill Development: Creating Healthy Communities
Successful Infill projects offer green and open spaces and depend less upon automobiles and asphalt. The principals of Hudson McDonald are experts in the challenging field of infill development, having designed, entitled, or developed more than 900 housing units, 200,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space, and 175,000 sq. ft. of industrial space.
By Jenn Sherman

Builders and Technology: The Key to Unlocking Profits
Technology can be a builder’s most valuable resource. Data is quickly becoming the most critical asset to any organization; and to successfully compete in global markets, companies must unlock and liberally share that data.
By B&D Staff

Southern California’s Next Urban Renaissance -- Old Town San Pedro
The 314-unit project, a JV development of Galaxy Commercial Holding LLC and The Carlyle Group, is the largest and first new high-rise residential community on the waterfront in Old Town San Pedro, and will be offered at the lowest price point for waterfront living in Southern California.
By Jenn Sherman

Masters of Creation
The architectural and engineered elements are of the utmost importance to a new or existing home. Seek ideas and advice for projects that add value and appeal.
By Kristen Eichenmuller

Times Square of the West: LA Live & Ritz Carlton Residences
Located in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, the 26 acre L.A. LIVE mixed-use includes 878 J.W. Marriott hotel rooms, 123 Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel rooms, and 214 Ritz-Carlton condominium residences. The L.A. Live Hotel & Residences project is expected to receive a Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
By Maren Faulkender

Lean & Mean: Thriving in the New Economy
Given the current economy, what are companies doing to survive and thrive? Builders, developers, and associates are updating their plans on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis.
By Christine Iger

Introducing the Housing Cycle GPA
The analysis that shows the health of the market fundamentals (demand, supply and affordability) - which is measured by the Housing Cycle GPA which is proven to indicate home price appreciation and depreciation.
By John Burns

Accesibility is key to Accuracy
Addressing media requests is imperative to reinstating a positive brand image. Changes in the media mean fewer balanced stories on housing.
By Patrick S. Duffy

Bootcamp For Builders in a Troubled Economy
In these tough times, builders and developers are changing the way they do business, and many are now working together in different ways to share risk and offer a wider range of services for clients.
By Bill Feinberg

Legislation For Builders
The latest CBIA/HWMI New Home Sales and Pricing Report recorded a 35 percent increase in sales in March – the first month the tax credit was in effect. The passage of these credits was truly good news for homebuilders, homebuyers, and for the economy.
By Robert Rivinius

The Future is Fiber Optics
In order to attract buyers, builders and developers must offer amenities that set them apart from the competition. Technology and fiber optics benefit homeowners while raising the overall value of the community.
By Susan Knowles

Restructuring Development and Real Estate Debt
Weighing the short-term and long-term impacts of each option. Modeling your new structure and plant to protect tax attributes.
By Tom O’Rourke

Moving Forward with an Eye to Lessons Learned
The impact of the housing market as a proxy for the overall real estate marketplace. Real estate capital will once again be available when it is driven by true economic growth and by adherence to fundamental and rigorous economic, underwriting and financial analyses.
By J. Richard Rosenberg

“Control, Alt, Delete” for the Homebuilding Industry
Architects and planners need to work with builders and developers to design smarter concepts that will reduce construction costs without impacting livability.
By Manny Gonzalez

Interview with Shaun Donovan
Shaun Donovan, United States Secretary for Housing and Urban Development