Bringing Building Codes into 2019
Title 24’s 2019 regulations bring changes in building standards for a sustainable built environment By MS. YING WANG AND LANCE
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In this issue
Outdoor Advertising: Your First Customer Service Step
Homebuilders can serve both a customer’s sense and sensibility with effective outdoor advertising campaigns By JONATHAN WILHELM It is often
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The Power of Merchandising Model Homes
Model homes can be the key to sales; this is how By MARY COOK Driving occupancy rates is the ultimate
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Developing a Sustainable Master-Planned Community
Terramor is a prime example of a community that harmonizes sustainability and incredible design By STEVE CAMERON Homebuyers not only
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Become an Adviser and Make More Sales
Best practices for becoming an adviser, rather than a vendor, to your customers By JASON FORREST Imagine you walked into
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Builders and Developers Adjust to a Softer Market
Incentives, education, and digital marketing all play important roles By PATRICK DUFFY If there is one thing that building industry
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The Extraordinary Design Center Experience
Five steps to drive sales from referrals By BOB MIRMAN It was a brief, but memorable experience. At Edith’s restaurant
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Customer Service Keeps the Homebuilding Market Going
Why customer care plays a huge role in the housing market By BRIANNA FRIES The year of 2019 is in
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The B&D Interview: Drew Bohan, Executive Director, California Energy Commission
Executive Director Bohan gives us a preview of what to expect from the latest updates to Title 24 standards Builder
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‘Just-in-Time’ Land – Increasing Homebuilder Cash Flow
A new method in dealing with land can help improve cash flow for homebuilding projects By NOAH BREAKSTONE Homebuilders throughout
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Going Above Current Standards
Innovative thinking and growth provide ongoing success for homebuilders By C.R. HERRO Homebuilders utilize similar materials from similar supply chains.
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Becoming A Coach: Being A Game Changer In Business
While business coaching and sports coaching differ greatly, the key mindset is the same By MIKE MOORE There are lots
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The Future of High-Def Selling is NOW
Changing the sales tactic in 2019 to appeal to a new generation of buyers By MEREDITH OLIVER More than 80,000
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A Study of Affluent Buyers
Understanding what affluent buyers with and without families are looking for By SIDNEY PELL The luxury goods market saw an
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Transition from Witnessing Change to Effecting Change
Improving your management style can mean improving the success of your project By NORB SLOWIKOWSKI I get asked a lot
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Primed for Disruption: Changing Strategies in a Changing Industry
Examining different marketing strategies in the context of recent industry shifts By CHRIS HARTLEY As the International Builder Show comes
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Seeing What is Next in Single Family Architecture
An overview of the top design trends that will be seen throughout the rest of the year By CASSIE CHERRY
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Technology is Changing the Land Development World
Virtual reality is here to stay – get on board, or get left behind By PATRICK R. FUSCOE There have
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Top Three Ways to Create a Strong Workplace Culture
Critical to a successful brand, a positive workplace culture reflects the alignment of company and employee values By HEATHER BREIDENTHAL
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Trumark Homes Debuts Their ‘Work Hard Play Hard’ Townhomes
Location and amenities are everything when appealing to young, first-time buyers By Abby Pittman Trumark Homes, an award winning California
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The B&D Interview: Jerry Howard, Chief Executive Officer, NAHB
NAHB’s CEO sees positive opportunities with congress, with IBS, with affordability, and for the industry as a whole in the
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Shifting Gears in Multifamily Development
If we can keep pedaling and look for that unused gear, there are still opportunities to be found in the multifamily
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Today’s Top Three Interior Design Trends Make the Future of Housing Clear
These three trends will help you predict what buyers in different markets expect to see By MARY COOK Predicting interior
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This Industry has Already Proven its Resiliency
A slight slow-down is of no concern if we continue improving our practices By ABBY PITTMAN Hello Readers! Welcome to
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Technology Continues to Change Real Estate Sales
Lead, follow, or get out of the way By PATRICK DUFFY Is it time to finally bid goodbye to the
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Create Incredible Stories Which Motivate Prospective Buyers
Unexpected service yields powerful stories in social media By BOB MIRMAN I read today that the family of a teenager
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Ten Land Market Trends in 2019 and 2020
Slowed growth, higher prices, and other factors are contributing to the top ten trends in land development over the coming
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River Islands Creates a Sense of Belonging and Community
Through dedicated efforts and careful design, residents are sure to feel at home in this master-planned community By Julia Edinger
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2019 Homebuilder Forecast
The homes styles, designs, and other details to focus on in the new year By KIM AMBROSE and PATTI WYNKOOP
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How the Built Environment Can Help the Climate Crisis in 2019
As environmental reports predict devastating effects, Anthony Brower provides methods of combating climate change through careful planning and policy By
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A Look Ahead to 2019
The housing market’s future seems unclear to some, but it all comes down to several key factors By KRISTINE SMALE
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