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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In this issue
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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2019 Closet and Storage Trends Driving Homebuyer Satisfaction
Eight trends for storage solutions that will increase homebuyer interest By THERESA FINNIGAN Closets: every home has them and homebuyers
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The Homebuilding Horizon May be Dark, But It’s Fog, Not a Hurricane
Exploring the likelihood of a continued bull market in homebuilding By RALPH B MCLAUGHLIN Despite signs that the housing market
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The B.D. Interview: Robert Dietz, Chief Economist of NAHB
Robert Dietz shares important breakdowns of the current concerns in the homebuilding economy and what trends to expect for the
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How to Succeed in the 2019 Housing Industry? Think Psychographics
Using psychographics to predict the needs and wants of a changing housing industry By MARY COOK A new year always
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Bypassing the “Headline Effect” in 2019
The media has a powerful effect on consumers, but homebuilders can position themselves to succeed in the coming year despite
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Positive Industry Outlook for a Balanced Market in 2019
Despite geopolitical turmoil brewing, we see a more balanced housing market going into 2019 By PATRICK DUFFY For most of
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On Flux Capacitors, Chat Commerce & Customized Services
The changing world of providing unique customer care opportunities By BOB MIRMAN My mom just turned 100 and is still
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Looking back to see how the homebuilding industry has adapted to, and overcome, the many challenges presented in 2018 By
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The B&D Interview: Steven Dewan, Senior Principal of Bassenian Lagoni
Dewan explains Bassenian Lagoni’s approach to design and gives his thoughts on what may be coming in future projects
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2018’s Top 5 Design Trends Define Our Future & It’s Not What You Think
A review of the years top design trends reveals a sweeping paradigm shift for interior design By MARY COOK They
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Bassenian Lagoni Provides Design With a Vision
By designing a rock solid base for their business, Bassenian Lagoni has excelled in the US and international arenas, being known
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2018’s Evolving Home Market in Terms of Current Home Prices
The growth of price appreciation is moderating, which is to be expected By ALI WOLF The growth of price appreciation
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A Year in Review: Increasingly Cautious Heading into New Year
A close look at the numbers of the past year helps professionals get a better idea of what to expect
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Solid Efforts by the NAHB in 2018
From regulating lumber prices to addressing excessive regulation, these are the biggest initiatives that the NAHB has been focusing on
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2018, the Year in Review
A Stronger Economy vs. A Slowing Housing Market By PATRICK DUFFY About this same time a year ago, I wrote
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The B.D. Interview: Larry Webb, CEO of The New Home Company
Webb gives his insight on the homebuilding market and what The New Home Company is focusing on in the coming
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An Overview of the 2018 Eliant Roundtable
Eliant’s recent roundtable discussion, hosted in Irvine, Calif., focused on becoming a better builder through customer care By JULIA EDINGER
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Combating Homebuilding Challenges with Sustainable Approaches
The numbers may be less-than-ideal but there is hope for the homebuilding industry thanks to new ideas and a growing
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It’s Time to Commit to Green Building
Environmentally conscious construction no longer has to be viewed as a liability By STEVE PALLRAND Resources for green building design
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How to Protect New Home Construction From Winter Weather
Whether it is during construction and post-construction, here are some ways to make sure the home you are building can
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Put Wellness First; Sustainability and Community Will Follow
Amenities, sustainability, and wellness have become defining factors for residential developments By MARY COOK New eras demand new thinking. Amenities
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Alleviating Construction Conundrums Through Technology
Today’s digital QA technology can help builders deal with labor shortages and potential construction problems By DON NEFF The building
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Perspective Is Key When Discussing Housing Market
Consumers have not stopped wanting to buy, but the pricing ceiling may have been reached By ALI WOLF Prices appear
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Get Ready for Generation Z
They’re conservative, entrepreneurial, and they favor homeownership By PATRICK DUFFY By 2019, they’re projected to surpass Millennials as the largest
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Life is Too Serious to Take Seriously
Don’t stress the ‘could haves’; if it should have, it would have By BOB MIRMAN To be honest, I really
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Attracting the Savvy 55+ Buyer
A focus on connection in community design draws Boomers toward new homes By MATT SAULS Over 76 million people control
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The ‘Undertainment™ Floor’ – Delivering Design at Lumiere
Danielian Associates teams up with Lennar in Altair Irvine to create luxury homes with innovative interior spaces By CASSIE CHERRY
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