The B&D Interview: Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner, Beacon Economics
Christopher Thornberg shares his economic insight for the year ahead Builder and Developer Magazine: What overall trends do you expect
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Multifamily Trends in 2020: Size Matters
From studios to two-bedrooms, these cites have the roomiest apartments and varying price points By Brian Carberry Everyone loves an
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Building Energy-Efficient Homes for the Environmentally Conscious Buyer
Sustainable and green home design to meet millennial home buyer demands will shape the industry in 2020 By Rod Terry
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2020 Trends and Projections
Looking back at our design projections. Did our dreams come true? By Barbara Schmidt A lot has been happening in
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KB Homes Names Amit Desai as Chief Marketing Officer
LOS ANGELES, November 7, 2019 – KB Home (NYSE: KBH) announces Amit Desai as its senior vice president and chief
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You Shouldn’t Be Selling Ice To Eskimos
Combatting the idea of “selling” with the benefits of “letting the client buy” By BURK MORELAND How many of you
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Everything is About to Change – Again
Technology is disrupting the market, creating opportunity for innovative builders By KEVIN OAKLEY You can feel a general sense of
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New Study Uncovers Favorability of Energy-Efficient Housing
Discover the sustainability trend that is expected to continue growing By GREGG WALKER An overwhelming majority of residential customers are
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Building a Remarkable Brand
With technology, the market is increasingly competitive; builders must set themselves apart to build sales By DENNIS O’NEIL It is
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Opportunity Zones: An Exciting New Era of Development
Opportunity zones are creating an exciting new era of real estate development By SEAN BURTON First introduced in late 2017
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Green Homes can be Affordable Homes
Breaking down the myth that sustainability is a luxury feature By ASA FOSS The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor
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Three Strategies to Empower Outdoor Living
Americans want homes that let them enjoy the great outdoors, but it is harder than builders and developers think to
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The Challenges of Providing Attainable Housing
Providing more attainable housing closer to improved transit can have a huge impact on the housing crisis By PATRICK DUFFY
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Designing Homes Based on Buyer Demands
Recent home market trends have lowered home prices but encouraged homebuilder creativity to meet new buyer demands By BRIANNA FRIES
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Quality Assurance During Pre-Construction
Proper preparation can ensure your project’s success By OSVALDO JOYA Grading and infrastructure installation must follow the guidance of geotechnical
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Homebuilding Trends in the Western U.S.
The challenges imposed by weather and climate influence the regional homebuilding trends By AMI HARARI As with every region, there
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Land as a Function of Housing Costs
Providing affordable housing is made more difficult by costs, regulations and reluctant neighbors By MANUEL LAZEROV Housing affordability has become
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Hybrid eClosings Deliver on Promise of Homebuyer Satisfaction and Efficiency Benefits
Pilot tests are proving that the potential benefits of eClosings are real By BRIANNA FRIES As the mid-point of 2019
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Making Housing Affordable
NAHB’s efforts to overcome hurdles in affordability involve workforce-training programs, dismantling the millennial myth, and more By GREG UGALDE You
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Affordability Helps the Housing Market
Taking a look at factors that will influence the building market for the remainder of the year By KATE SEABAUGH
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In a Year of Uncertainty, Look To Efficiencies To Manage Margins
As Q1 of 2019 draws to a close, trends are looking good – though builders are advised to manage margins
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The Business World Actively Prepares for Climate Change
Planning, design, and technology all provide solutions By PATRICK DUFFY It seems that nearly every day now, we read another
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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
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Pardee Homes Builders Distinctly Designed Homes at Altis
The new active adult community of Altis incorporates the best home and community designs to meet the needs of today’s
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Creating Curb Appeal For a Cause
LINC Housing debuts an intergenerational affordable housing community in Los Angeles, CA for formerly homeless and low-income residents In the
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A Hidden Gem in Castle Pines Village
Infinity Homes Collection took home a Gold Nugget recognizing the incredible new homes they built just outside Denver, CO. By
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Trendmaker Homes Houston Debuts Two New Model Homes at Balmoral
HOUSTON (April 30, 2019) – Trendmaker Homes Houston, a member of the TRI Pointe Group (NYSE: TPH), announced the grand
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Model Home Merchandising or VR? Both are Essential to Rent or Sell Homes Today
Using virtual reality can supplement other model home merchandising tactics for a comprehensive approach By MARY COOK For builders and
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Flawless Execution by Design
Maximizing your model home investment through strategic planning By LAURA O’CONNOR The most important sales tool a builder invests in
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The Next Generation’s Focus on Convenience
KBIS/IBS 2019 smart technologies bring safety and knowledge to the forefront By BARBARA SCHMIDT Today, homeowners and builders are looking
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The KB Smart Home Progresses
As the needs of homebuyers shift, smart home technology advances, bringing homeowners a healthier home. By DAN BRIDLEMAN Everywhere you
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