Trends in Urban Development
Lessons from the leaders are changing the rest By PATRICK DUFFY One of the key reasons for the lack of
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In this issue
What Generation Gap?
Meeting the needs of the 55+ homebuyer doesn’t look too different from meeting others By ZACK JOHNSTON For builders and
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Social Media and the 55+ Homebuyer’s Journey
The 55+ homebuyer is using social media pages, so make sure yours are set up for success By KATHI SCHARF
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The B&D Interview: Robert Dietz, Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders
NAHB’s Robert Dietz explores the current market’s strengths and headwinds, and how affordability is shaping development trends Builder and Developer
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The B&D Interview: John Burns, CEO, John Burns Real Estate Consulting
John Burns provides insight into millennial market trends and the factors shaping them Builder and Developer: What effects do
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Marketing Towards Millennials
Learning what Millennials are looking for in a home and delivering By JULIA REINERT Technically I am a “GenXer,” and
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What Millennial Homebuyers Really Want: More With Less
Luxury millennial-style is about being edited, authentic, and going high where it counts—and it is reshaping the real estate market
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Catering to the Millennial Renter Demographic
From connectivity to wellness, these are some of the factors that draw in millennial renters to multifamily developments By MELISSA
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Designing Smarter With Psychographics
Why consumer activities, interests, and opinions matter By LAURA O’CONNOR Before homebuilders and developers break ground on any project, there
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Resolving the Construction Labor Shortage
Three key strategies that can help combat the current labor shortage in the homebuilding industry By DON NEFF The building
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Wellness Within: A Healthier Built Environment
Wellness Within Your Walls provides a blueprint for designing a home with wellness as the focal point By JULIA EDINGER
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Building Total Wellness Into the Modern Home
Baby Boomers and millennials alike are seeking out health and wellness as much as unique design in their new homes
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California Homebuilders Gear Up for 2020 Solar Mandates
Educating buyers will be critical to success By MARK VOGEL This is a big year for California homebuilders as they
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Second Quarter Economic Update
Slower growth and trade headwinds are not denting buyer demand By PATRICK DUFFY If you’ve been keeping up on
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The New Kids on the Block
Catering to the millennial homebuyer means redefining the word altogether By ZACK JOHNSTON The generation that came of age during
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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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Building a Remarkable Brand
With technology, the market is increasingly competitive; builders must set themselves apart to build sales By DENNIS O’NEIL It is
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The B&D Interview: Ralph McLaughlin, Deputy Chief Economist of CoreLogic
Ralph McLaughlin breaks down the latest market data, preparing builders for the rest of the year Builder and Developer: How
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Summertime: Patio Door Trends Bring the Outdoors Inside
Create a seamless home design that maximizes the setting with these tips By BARBARA SCHMIDT Now that we are heading
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You Shouldn’t Be Selling Ice To Eskimos
Combatting the idea of “selling” with the benefits of “letting the client buy” By BURK MORELAND How many of you
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Everything is About to Change – Again
Technology is disrupting the market, creating opportunity for innovative builders By KEVIN OAKLEY You can feel a general sense of
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New Study Uncovers Favorability of Energy-Efficient Housing
Discover the sustainability trend that is expected to continue growing By GREGG WALKER An overwhelming majority of residential customers are
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Building a Remarkable Brand
With technology, the market is increasingly competitive; builders must set themselves apart to build sales By DENNIS O’NEIL It is
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Opportunity Zones: An Exciting New Era of Development
Opportunity zones are creating an exciting new era of real estate development By SEAN BURTON First introduced in late 2017
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Green Homes can be Affordable Homes
Breaking down the myth that sustainability is a luxury feature By ASA FOSS The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor
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Three Strategies to Empower Outdoor Living
Americans want homes that let them enjoy the great outdoors, but it is harder than builders and developers think to
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The Challenges of Providing Attainable Housing
Providing more attainable housing closer to improved transit can have a huge impact on the housing crisis By PATRICK DUFFY
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Designing Homes Based on Buyer Demands
Recent home market trends have lowered home prices but encouraged homebuilder creativity to meet new buyer demands By BRIANNA FRIES
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The B&D Interview: Dan Dunmoyer, President & CEO, California Building Industry Association
Dunmoyer discusses the homebuilding market’s current trends and where the industry may be headed from here Builder & Developer: What
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The CX Factor in the Homebuilding Sector
Self-Service Technology helps deliver cost-effective, reliable, and efficient homebuilding services while enhancing the customer experience By ZOE MILLER Whether it
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Debunking The Ins & Outs of Interior Design in 2019
Interior design trends being deemed “in” or “out” does not have to define what you do By JESSICA NAKATA I
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