Building Up to the 2020 Solar Mandate
Ali Wolf, Director of Economic Research for Meyers Research LLC, shares her insight after researching the solar mandate Ali
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In this issue
California Energy Commission Expert Panel
The leaders in changing codes share insight, advice, and more as builders prepare for Title 24 changes By CHRIS OLVERA,
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Homebuilders Providing Crucial Defense Against Climate Change
From weather-resilient homes to power systems, builders deliver stronger homes By PATRICK DUFFY For many years now, the nation’s homebuilders
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Raising Homes and Raising Contractor Profits
Make homes more resilient to flooding and increase home value with home lifting By RANDY YOUNG People will always want
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Keep Calm and Build On
California’s Title 24 will help usher in a new era of sustainable homebuilding that is overdue By ZACK JOHNSTON To
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The B&D Interview: Dan Dunmoyer, President and CEO, California Building Industry Association
The solar power mandate is on the horizon; what should homebuilders expect? Builder and Developer: Could you first provide some
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High-Performance Homebuilding and Weatherization
Using best practices for homebuilding benefits builders and buyers simultaneously By Glenna Wilson As California builders gear up for the
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Improving Affordability When Prices are Rising
The purchasing power of the consumer ultimately determines the difference By MARK FLEMING As house prices continue to rise
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Designing for the Next Seismic Demographic Shift: Generation Z
Gen Z is about to disrupt our status quo; builders and developers must adapt to demand for sustainable, affordable design
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Appealing to the First-Time Buyer
Simplistic designs, high-quality finishes, and noteworthy amenities help to meet the wants and needs of the new millennial buyer By
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Housing and ESG for Builders
ESG investment is creating opportunities for affordable housing; this is why builders should pay attention By MANUEL H. LAZEROV ESG
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Giving a Leg Up to First-Time Homebuyers
Builders are working with lending agencies to bring first-time buyers into the market By CARLOTA CIAURI Millions of millennials are
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The Multifamily Market in 2019
Multifamily housing growth remains strongest in metro markets By FLORENTINA SARAC Nationwide, construction has been slowing down starting with 2018,
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The Challenges of Building Attainable Housing
Factors include rising costs, inefficiency, and complex entitlements By PATRICK DUFFY Although there are many reasons why building attainable housing
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Addressing Affordability in Housing
Builders and developers alike are finding that building more affordable home products will result in sales By JULIA EDINGER The
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The State of New Residential Construction Nationwide
Taking a closer look at home supply, market demand, and opportunities for homebuilders By IGOR POPOV Building permit data is
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High-Density, Infill Building Model
This urban infill building model achieves both affordability and sustainability By KEVIN NEWMAN From both economic and environmental standpoints, sustainability
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Attainable Housing: Challenges and Solutions
The “missing middle” offers tremendous opportunity for homebuilders By GREGG LOGAN AND TODD LARUE The homebuilding industry increasingly struggles with
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Selling Homes to Millennials
Homebuilders are getting creative with amenities, finance, and location to help increase sales to millennial buyers Today’s largest generation at
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The B&D Interview: Michael Maples and Gregg Nelson, Co-Founders and Principals of Trumark Companies
The co-founders of Trumark Companies share insight into industry trends and factors influencing homebuilding Builder and Developer Magazine: What
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How to Market Outdoor Living for Your Specific Audience
Marketing homes to specific buyer personas will help increase your sales By DANIELLE RUSSELL Marketing efforts for homebuilders seem to
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Real Estate for Retiring Baby Boomers
A recent survey of 55+ homebuyers by RCLCO analyzes this demographic By GREGG LOGAN AND TODD LARUE Baby Boomers are
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High-Density Building Offers New Opportunities
Effective land acquisition and utilization can help builders offer a wide range of products By GREG VOGEL The land and
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The Path to Growth for Builders
Construction technology is transforming productivity in the industry By KYLE SLAGER As a trade, building hasn’t changed that much over
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Multifamily Trends by Generation
Millennials, Boomers, and the intergenerational gap redefining multifamily By ED CADAVONA From apartment design and amenities, to unit size and
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Differentiate by Demographic
How smaller builders are turning the tables on the nationals By PAUL HANSON As the housing market continues to see
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Building Better Buyer Experiences
A single evolution to your process can increase buyer convenience and improve documentation at the same time By ZOE MILLER
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Trends in Urban Development
Lessons from the leaders are changing the rest By PATRICK DUFFY One of the key reasons for the lack of
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What Generation Gap?
Meeting the needs of the 55+ homebuyer doesn’t look too different from meeting others By ZACK JOHNSTON For builders and
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Social Media and the 55+ Homebuyer’s Journey
The 55+ homebuyer is using social media pages, so make sure yours are set up for success By KATHI SCHARF
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The B&D Interview: Robert Dietz, Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders
NAHB’s Robert Dietz explores the current market’s strengths and headwinds, and how affordability is shaping development trends Builder and Developer
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