Sales from Referrals: Two Overlooked Opportunities
You need more than home quality to drive sales from referrals By BOB MIRMAN Twisted my knee a couple of
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In this issue
Surviving the Storm in Style
Building homes that offer curb appeal and weatherization to survive a possible housing bubble burst By BRIANNA FRIES The beginning
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Want to Sell Housing? Target Millennials, But Don’t Forget Boomers
To sell housing, developers must understand the similarities and differences of today’s most important buyers— Millennials & Baby Boomers
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The B&D Interview: Jackie Koo
AIA, (IIDA, LEED A.P.) Founder of KOO With multiple high-profile projects underway in Chicago, Koo and her team are
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What Do Millennials Want Now? Kitchens And Baths—Their Way
Keep these three considerations in mind to design Millennial friendly kitchens and baths by Mary Cook What do Millennials
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Dissecting Myths About Millennial Homebuyers
What Millennials really want in a home is affordability and smaller, shared spaces by Ali Wolf I became obsessed with
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Designing for First-Time Millennial Buyers
KTGY’s newest design concepts cater to Millennial homebuyers with a focus on urban, multigenerational, and intentional living by Marissa Kasdan
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Profiling the 2018 Gold Nugget Winners
These projects achieved high art in architecture, design, and land use by Patrick Duffy One of the things I like
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The Mystery of Paint & Avalanches
“Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things.” – Vernor Vinge, author by Bob Mirman My wife has been
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Is Home Ownership Still Affordable?
Millennials venture into the housing market and combat a variety of obstacles by Shea Costales If you’ve been paying any
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Energy Efficiency: Beyond an Amenity
As homebuyers demand more energy efficiency and savings, builders need to communicate the benefits and strategies used to build their
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Indoor/Outdoor Living is Essential for Health and Wellbeing
How to create a seamless flow for indoor/outdoor living by Michelle Humphrey As a state that boasts 300 days of
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The Quiet Place
Finding the balance in building for both constant connectivity and serene silence By Rick Haughey The apartment industry will have
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How to Transform Your Outdoor Space Into A Personal Outdoor Living Retreat
Three simple steps to help your backyard become your favorite space by Scott Harris According to the Environmental Protection Agency
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Improving Construction Quality in Seven Steps
For perfect building production, all team members must have the big picture in mind by Don Neff Delivering high quality
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The B&D Interview: Sheryl Palmer
After 11 years as CEO, Palmer looks back on her successes and forward to the future, including the acquisition of
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Selling Homes and Apartments Takes Having the Right Outdoor Amenities
Outdoor amenities such as communal areas, fire pits, and more are becoming the key to getting buyers to sign on
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Distinct Homes in a Stunning Desert Landscape
The new White Horse community offers unique single-story homes that complement the beautiful desert environment By Tamara Philips The city
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Creating a Diverse Portfolio With The New AV Homes Acquisition
Taylor Morrison continues to expand with new communities and new acquisitions By Abby Pittman Summers are typically reserved for rest
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The Rise of the New Single-Family Rental Home
A hedge against real estate cycles By PATRICK DUFFY In September of 2015, I wrote a column about the introduction
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The Difference Between the Best Builders and the Pretenders
“There are only three metrics that tell you nearly everything you need to know about your organization’s overall performance: employee
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The Sustainability of Supply and Demand in the Housing Industry
Housing costs continue to increase because of the rising land, lumber, and labor costs associated with building By ABBY PITTMAN
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Michael Maples & Gregg Nelson
With 30 years of experience behind them, Michael Maples and Gregg Nelson look forward to well-being and technology making waves
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Hot Market, Cold Shoulder
Why delivering housing in California will remain difficult even with strong demand by Andrew B. Sabey and Linda C. Klein
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Getting Involved in Your Industry
The benefits will make a difference by Nicole Burdette From the beginning of my career, I have been a member
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Community Profile: Laemmle Lofts – Laemmle Reaches Lofty Heights
Concerted efforts gave rise to a unique mixed-use community in Downtown Glendale by Tamara Philips Laemmle Lofts in Glendale, California.
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Community Profile: Sandstone – Maximizing SoCal Living with Pardee Homes
Pardee Homes San Diego emphasizes indoor/outdoor living in their latest neighborhood, Sandstone by Abby Pittman Set against the hills of
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Community Profile: Lennar’s The Palisades at the San Francisco Shipyard
Lennar’s newest collection of townhomes provide a fully automated sanctuary for those seeking relief from the crowded city by Shea
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Community Profile: Founders by Trumark Homes – Laying a Foundation for Home Building
Rooted in history, Founders in Chino Hills, California outsells its market by providing beautiful homes with a TruFlex design by
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Community Profile: Perch by Trumark Homes – Perched Above the City
Trumark’s new townhomes create an indoor/outdoor living experience that most city living developments are unable to offer by Abby Pittman
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Community Profile: Glass Bay by Trumark Homes – A Seaside Haven
The indoor-outdoor luxury of Trumark’s Glass Bay homes provides buyers with suburban styled amenities in an accessible and convenient location
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