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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In this issue
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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The B.D. Interview: Randy Carpenter, Colorado Division President of KB Home
Carpenter discusses KB Home’s new partnership with Google and the innovative new KB Smart Home system Builder and Developer: First
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Timeless Urbanism is the Most Sustainable Habitat
Sustainable building techniques must be balanced to create lasting communities for the future By MICHAEL MEDICK I am often asked
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The Art of the Sales Center
Thoughtful creation of sales centers can attract homebuyers and increase profit By JONATHAN WILHELM You already know that designing the
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8 Global Design Show Trends To Bring Home
A review of the latest trends featured at the industry’s largest shows that are making their way into the U.S.
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4 Interior Design Lessons from Hospitality
Creating hospitable spaces in multifamily developments will entice more buyers By JACKIE KOO Embracing hospitality, the art and science of
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Think Outside the Box and Bring the Outdoors In(terior)
A better understanding of nature’s blueprint By SCOTT HARRIS Our ears perk up and we smile automatically when we hear
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New Home Sales Still Going Strong
While affordability concerns have resulted in deceleration in some areas, opportunities still abound for homebuilders willing to adapt. By ALI
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Designing Luxury Model Homes To Sell
Interesting interiors must be a staple when designing homes By MARY COOK Just as “60 is the new 40,” $1
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The Evolution of the Master-Planned Community
Walking trails and events encourage more personal interaction By PATRICK DUFFY It wasn’t too long ago when the typical master-planned
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The Purpose of a Promise
“Promises are like crying babies in a theater, they should be carried out at once.” -Norman Vincent Peale By BOB
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The Importance of Interiors
The digital age has put a spotlight on design, with every potential homebuyer a possible design ‘expert’ By ABBY PITTMAN
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The B&D Interview – David England Kahn, Co-founder of Ecological Insulation
Kahn shares his expertise on high performance insulation and the importance of green building techniques B&D: Tell us a
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The Importance of Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything, especially in the housing industry By GREGG TAYLERSON When going to an important job interview, it is
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