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Home Developer Partners to Build 80 Single-Family Homes on 15 Acres
San Joaquin Valley Homes (SJV Homes) and Presidio Residential Capital recently closed on 15 acres of farm land in Porterville, California. The
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
Baldwin & Sons Announces Suwerte, A Stunning New Townhome Community At Otay Ranch By Baldwin & Sons
Suwerte offers residents stylish townhomes located within walking distance to numerous amenities including parks, shopping, and entertainment NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.
Industry Observations
Surviving the Storm in Style
Building homes that offer curb appeal and weatherization to survive a possible housing bubble burst By BRIANNA FRIES The beginning
Market Research
Don’t Call It a Downturn
As long as the economy stays healthy, there is no reason to fear a downturn By GLEN RENNER Each month,
Architecture & Design
The Importance of Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, especially in the housing industry By GREGG TAYLERSON When going to an important job interview, it is
Economy
The Strongest Growth Since 2014, But Will it Last?
An outline of housing market data for the year so far, and expectations for the future By PATRICK DUFFY It
Land
Hot Market, Cold Shoulder
Why delivering housing in California will remain difficult even with strong demand by Andrew B. Sabey and Linda C. Klein
Sales & Marketing
Want to Sell Housing? Target Millennials, But Don’t Forget Boomers
To sell housing, developers must understand the similarities and differences of today’s most important buyers— Millennials & Baby Boomers
Finance
Avid Ratings® Raises $6 Million in Series-A Financing
MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2018) – Avid Ratings, North America’s industry leader for measuring home quality and creating exceptional customer
Construction
The B&D Interview – David England Kahn, Co-founder of Ecological Insulation
Kahn shares his expertise on high performance insulation and the importance of green building techniques B&D: Tell us a
Sustainable Solutions
The B&D Interview – David England Kahn, Co-founder of Ecological Insulation
Kahn shares his expertise on high performance insulation and the importance of green building techniques B&D: Tell us a
