Finding Balance with Supply and Demand
The housing market rebound is limited by a “weird economy” By Patrick Duffy These days, if you search online for
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In this issue
Scott Davis, President, Colorado Division, Trumark Homes
Addressing current housing design trends, building fundamentals and the 2023 buyer. Builder & Developer: Tell us about Trumark Homes and
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Economy (and Inflation) Starts 2023 Stronger than Expected
According to Fannie Mae, this week’s data releases suggest the economy started 2023 on a significantly stronger footing than we had
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A New Measure for the Country’s Housing Markets
Comparing the health of U.S. housing markets based on demand, supply and financial data By Patrick Duffy During these challenging
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Important trends in 2023 to maximize headway on an ocean of opportunity to provide much needed housing By Don Neff
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A Look Ahead to 2023: Expect the Unexpected
Home values in 2023 may remain even stickier than in past downturns By Patrick Duffy A month ago, I wrote
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2022 in Review: A Collection of Inflection Points
Some points are only temporary, while others might be here to stay By Patrick Duffy As New Year’s Eve clocks
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Current Home Building Practices that Drive Indoor Air Quality
Building materials and air tightness of a home can impact occupant health due to long-term exposure to polluted air By
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If Work From Home Fades, the Housing Market Slump Will Be Felt Unevenly
The historic rise of work from home and its outsized influence and impact on housing markets in outlying suburbs, smaller
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Green Made Comfortable
Net-Zero, LEED Platinum demonstration home interior emphasizes IAQ and sustainability By Nick Slevin The design team behind The ABC Green
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Reducing Inflation in the Long Run
Sensible, legal immigration policies can strengthen the U.S. economy and boost the housing market By Patrick Duffy It’s certainly not
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WHA: Celebrating History Through Color and Design at Rienda
The Village of Rienda pays homage to the land’s ranching legacy by honoring this history through its architectural dialect and
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Building ADU Villages While SB 9 Simmers
The advantage of ADU villages By Daniel Gehman Architects have a natural obsession with solving complex design issues, such as
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The Housing Crisis is More Than Just About Too Little Production
It’s also about social instability and reduced economic growth By Patrick Duffy In years past, whenever the price of food
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The B&D Interview: Jeff Montejano, CEO of the Building Industry of Southern California
The CEO of Building Industry of Southern California discusses anti-development legislation, the future of housing, new foundations to support homebuilders
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Three Ways California Can Make It Easier for Homebuilders to Create More Housing
How elected leaders can address the need for more housing By Jeff Montejano It’s no secret that California’s critically low
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The B&D Interview: Mark Fleming, Chief Economist, First American Financial Corporation
Economist discusses housing trends, the state of the economy and millennial homeownership Builder & Developer: Tell me about First American.
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Build-to-Rent is Here to Stay
With mortgage rates rising, the build-to-rent market is booming By Camille Manaloto As we make our way through 2022, the
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Housing in an Uncertain Economic Environment
Housing is likely to remain resilient in the face of near term economic headwinds By Thomas P. LaSalvia Inflation remains
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Millennials and the Housing Market
What millennials are looking for in a new home By Rose Quint Millennials have become the single-largest generation in the
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How the Fundamentals Influencing Housing Market Potential Have Changed
While housing market potential remains strong from a historical perspective, it is down from pandemic highs By Mark Fleming The
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Rising Trends to Help Builders Navigate a Downturn
46 million people moved during the pandemic, creating both challenges and opportunities for builders By Patrick Duffy In the 12
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A Pioneer to Customer Relationship
Landsea Homes provides their customers with a truly customizable and sustainable experience Driven to create inspired spaces that connect seamlessly
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21st Century Sustainability at Sterling Ranch
A community for generations to come By Hanna Heiss Nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills in the town of Littleton,
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High Mortgages Dampen Demand
A housing crash is not a foregone conclusion By Alex Barron At the beginning of 2022, the outlook for the
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A Tale of Two Consumers is Emerging
M&A Update: a bifurcation in buying trends, as a tale of two consumers is emerging By Margaret Whelan The long-awaited
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Publisher’s Note: August 2022
August is here! I hope you are enjoying a great summer. Interest rates are putting the brakes on housing starts,
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Rising Trends to Help Builders Navigate a Downturn
46 million people moved during the pandemic, creating both challenges and opportunities for builders By Patrick Duffy In the 12
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Economy Continues Struggle to Find Balance
Recent history creates a useful guide for economy and housing market By Patrick Duffy These days it’s hard to fault
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The B&D Interview: Eric Zuziak, AIA, President, JZMK Partners and Jim Heid, FASLA, Founder, Craft Development
JZMK Partners executive discusses the challenge in designing green homes Builder and Developer: Tell us about JZMK Partners and their
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Aggressive Monetary Policy to Bring on Recession
Possible Recession – Housing Downturn Underway By Robert Dietz The risk to the U.S. economic outlook has increased significantly in
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