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Economy In this issue New This Week

Housing: Boom or Bubble?

06/09/202106/09/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

By Chris Thornberg To say that housing analysts ‘missed the call’ on the market last year would be euphemistic to

Economy In this issue New This Week

Mid-Year Economic Update

06/07/202106/08/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

A balancing act of job growth and inflation By Patrick Duffy The good news for the economy is that by

In this issue Land New This Week

3 Development Tips for Homebuilders

05/19/202105/19/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

What to consider when buying large land parcels for housing communities. By Steve Peck Many builders buy and build on

Architecture & Design In this issue New This Week

Our Vision to Shape the Future of Residential Design

05/18/202105/19/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

KTGY and Simeone Deary Design Group have joined forces. By Tricia Esser When you step into a building, what is

In this issue Industry Observations New This Week

Getting Housing On The Green Track

05/17/202105/17/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Changes need to be adapted to address climate change and continue the housing boom. By Alexa Moreno Perdomo After a

Architecture & Design In this issue New This Week

Greener Walls Ahead

05/17/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Implementing green walls can further your sustainable builds. By Julia Malisos “Biophilic design, that’s what you should look into,” said

In this issue New This Week Technology

Setting New Technology Standards

05/14/202105/10/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

GigaFi delivers exceptional service and speeds to Nexton, a Newland community in Summerville, SC. By Cassie Cataline With the world

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Editor’s Note: May 2021

05/13/202105/13/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Dear Readers Online and in Print, Month number five of 2021 is finally here, and we’re proud to present you

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Publisher’s Note: May 2021

05/13/202105/13/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Hello Readers, in print and online, Housing affordability continues to wane, as the skyrocketing cost of home building materials takes

Architecture & Design In this issue New This Week

Certification Provides Visible Value

05/13/202105/13/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

By Chloe Chapman According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey of over 3,000 home buyers, the majority

Economy In this issue New This Week

Reflecting on One Year of the Pandemic

05/12/202105/12/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Despite being lower than pre-COVID levels, our economy is well on its way to a recovery. By Nadia Evangelou One

Economy In this issue New This Week

Housing Market Leads The Way

05/11/202105/11/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

As the economy bursts open again, housing is expected to continue leading the surge. By Patrick Duffy When economists in

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The B&D Interview: Doug Bauer, CEO of Tri Pointe Homes

05/10/202105/10/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

CEO discusses the company’s big branding move with Builder & Developer magazine and what to look for this year in

Architecture & Design In this issue

Weather Friendly Design

04/26/202104/26/2021 Brian Alvarado 0 Comments

Making your homes more prepared with weather friendly design will maximize sustainability and resilience during harsh conditions By BARBARA SCHMIDT

Construction In this issue

The B&D Interview: Chuck Fowke, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders

04/21/202104/21/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Industry vet shares insights on the latest NAHB reports and pulse on the housing market thus far in 2021 Builder

In this issue Technology

Innovation at the 2021 IBSx Awards

04/21/202104/21/2021 Brian Alvarado 0 Comments

Finalists for Best Home Technology at the IBSx Awards product come at the right time By Patrick Duffy Just over

In this issue Industry Observations

Hammering Out New Solutions

04/20/202104/21/2021 Brian Alvarado 0 Comments

Housing flexed its resiliency amid the pandemic, but now rising material costs poses the industry’s next challenge By BRIAN ALVARADO

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Editor’s Note: April 2021

04/20/202104/20/2021 Alexa Alexa Moreno Perdomo 0 Comments

Dear Readers in Online and Print, Welcome to the April issue of Builder & Developer Magazine – our annual Sourcebook.

In this issue Sales & Marketing

Exceeding Expectations When Delay is Inevitable

03/04/202103/04/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments customer service, homebuyers' satisfaction, homeowner evaluation

Homebuyers’ satisfaction is guided as much by their expectations as one’s performance. By Eric Mitchell In October 2020, I decided

In this issue Sales & Marketing

The Proven Method to Improve Customer Service

03/04/202103/04/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments customer service, masterplanned communities, Multi-Family, sales

Giving your customers the proper resources can generate more sales By Steven Fielding How is your customer service? For home

In this issue Land

A Master Plan for the Golden State Rush

03/04/202103/04/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments california housing, housing market, land development, Real Estate

A new driver in California’s housing market brings up challenges for homebuilders sizing up master-plan opportunities By John Stanek A

Construction In this issue

COVID-19 Helps Green the Building Industry

03/04/202103/04/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments construction, customer service, green building

The industry has needed to embrace green building principles to create a healthier home By Don Neff The benefits of

In this issue Sales & Marketing

Humanzing Customer Service in 2021

03/03/202103/03/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments customer service, customers, digital platforms, human experiences

Customer care and service is not a department — it’s a culture. By Kerry Mulcrone Is your customer service experience

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Editor’s Note: March 2021

03/02/202102/22/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments customer service, editor's note, green building, sustainability, wellness

Dear Readers in print and online, It’s hard to believe that nearly 12 months have passed since our world turned

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Publisher’s Note: March 2021

03/01/202102/22/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments high-performance homes, housing, Pub note, sustainability

Hello Readers, in print and online, The first quarter of 2021 is moving along as our long and unusually cold

Architecture & Design In this issue

Senior Living Design That Engages

02/26/202102/22/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments 55 residents, active seniors, community, senior living, wellness

Wellness is the most important factor in designing for 50+ residents By Greg Hunteman Designing communities for active seniors is

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Reading Product “Nutrition Labels” Helps Ensure Healthier Homes

02/25/202102/22/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments building materials, green building, healthy homes, sustainable materials

Using the right building materials is crucial to eco-friendly design. By Tim Button The past year has rapidly reshaped our

Construction In this issue

Utilizing Green Building Strategies

02/24/202102/25/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments building, green buliding, NGBS, Urban NW Homes

Introduce a holistic approach to green building into our production home business By Troy Johns If you’re wondering how to

In this issue Sales & Marketing

The B&D Interview: Leonard Miller, CEO of the New Home Company

02/23/202102/25/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments builder, customer service, customer trends, the new home company

Chief Executive explains how customer service has adapted to the pandemic and for the future. Builder & Developer: How has

In this issue Industry Observations

Adapting Customer Service for a New Digital Age

02/22/202102/22/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments builders, covid-19, customer service, digital services, flexibility

Builders are promoting digital-first services and establishing permanent changes due to the pandemic By Sophia Acevedo In the last year,

In this issue Sustainable Solutions

What Does President Biden’s Ambitious Climate Plan Mean for the Multifamily Industry?

02/22/2021 Sophia Acevedo 0 Comments biden adminsitration, climate plan, housing, multifamily industry

The President’s signing of numerous climate-related executive orders signals his commitment to climate change and environmental justice—but what does this