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Landsea Homes Boosts Arizona Homebuilding Portfolio by Acquiring Pinnacle West Homes
• Expansion complements existing Landsea Homes Arizona communities • Best-in-class homes set in locations surrounded by work and play •
Products & Services
Fortifiber
FortiFlex® Butyl is a flexible, self-adhering waterproof flashing designed for flexible sill pans and curved window installations. The hybrid butyl
Industry News
CoreLogic Reports the Negative Equity Share Fell to 4.1% in the First Quarter of 2019
17,000 residential properties regained equity in the first quarter of 2019 The average homeowner gained $6,400 in home equity during
Industry Observations
The Landscape of the Industry
How the issues shaping the world of land development are also impacting socioeconomic equity By JULIA EDINGER Life has returned
Market Research
The B&D Interview: Dan Dunmoyer, President & CEO, California Building Industry Association
Dunmoyer discusses the homebuilding market’s current trends and where the industry may be headed from here Builder & Developer: What
Land
The Land and Lot Market’s $250 Problem
Potential solutions to address the issue of increased lot development costs By GREG VOGEL New home markets across the U.S.
Architecture & Design
Debunking The Ins & Outs of Interior Design in 2019
Interior design trends being deemed “in” or “out” does not have to define what you do By JESSICA NAKATA I
Economy
CoreLogic Reports April Home Prices Increased by 3.6% Year Over Year
Annual price growth shows the first acceleration since March 2018 The HPI Forecast indicates prices will increase by 4.7% by
Sales & Marketing
The CX Factor in the Homebuilding Sector
Self-Service Technology helps deliver cost-effective, reliable, and efficient homebuilding services while enhancing the customer experience By ZOE MILLER Whether it
Finance
CoreLogic Reports the Negative Equity Share Fell to 4.1% in the First Quarter of 2019
17,000 residential properties regained equity in the first quarter of 2019 The average homeowner gained $6,400 in home equity during
Construction
Construction Execs Optimistic About Homebuilding Business
Advanced technology and the entrance of millennial buyers into the market are fueling market growth By RICK BECHTEL It is
Sustainable Solutions
California Homebuilders Gear Up for 2020 Solar Mandates
Educating homebuyers will be critical to the success of the 2020 solar mandate By MARK VOGEL This is a big
