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USGBC-LA Launches 2nd Cohort of ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ to Speed Viable Building Tech’s Move into the Market for a Net Positive Future
Applications Now Being Accepted: April 2 – May 18 LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2020) The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles
Products & Services
Fortifiber
FortiFlex® Butyl is a flexible, self-adhering waterproof flashing designed for flexible sill pans and curved window installations. The hybrid butyl
Land
Lennar Offers Next Gen® Home Designs in San Diego County’s Harmony Grove Village
Next Gen® concept affords privacy with the ability to live together ESCONDIDO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2020 — Lennar, the nation’s leading homebuilder,
Industry News
USGBC-LA Launches 2nd Cohort of ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ to Speed Viable Building Tech’s Move into the Market for a Net Positive Future
Applications Now Being Accepted: April 2 – May 18 LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2020) The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles
Industry Observations
Customers Seek Quality at Every Corner
A good builder knows that customer satisfaction starts long before the sales process even begins By Zack Johnston Homebuilding is
Market Research
U.S. Case-Shiller Index Found Annual Price Growth Quickened at Start of 2020
Annual home price growth was 3.9% in January 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic By FRANK NOTHAFT Home prices this year
Architecture & Design
Design Heightens Residents’ Customer Experience
Design can be used to sell homes and fill apartments with greater success — all while building up the customer
Economy
U.S. Case-Shiller Index Found Annual Price Growth Quickened at Start of 2020
Annual home price growth was 3.9% in January 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic By FRANK NOTHAFT Home prices this year
Sales & Marketing
4 Customer Service Tips for Homebuilders
Being present and attentive to your buyers’ needs every step of the way is key By Morgan Knapp Customer service
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
Structural Design for Today’s Homes
Builders should embrace new engineering practices to improve product offerings — and curb appeal By Wayne Thompson I have been
Sustainable Solutions
USGBC-LA Launches 2nd Cohort of ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ to Speed Viable Building Tech’s Move into the Market for a Net Positive Future
Applications Now Being Accepted: April 2 – May 18 LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2020) The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles
