Recession-Proof Single-Family and Multifamily Properties
Maximize all aspects of projects’ design to make them evergreen and appealing to multiple target markets By MARY COOK The
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In this issue
The Land and Lot Market’s $250 Problem
Potential solutions to address the issue of increased lot development costs By GREG VOGEL New home markets across the U.S.
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A Giant Lead Conversion Opportunity Builders are Still Missing
Building a relationship before face-to-face interaction ever occurs can greatly improve your lead By SPENCER POWELL It is hard to
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Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions, and Capital Raising for Homebuilders
Midyear Update: Factors to consider for homebuilding finance By MARGARET WHELAN Though we are 10+ years into this recovery, and
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California Homebuilders Gear Up for 2020 Solar Mandates
Educating homebuyers will be critical to the success of the 2020 solar mandate By MARK VOGEL This is a big
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Crisis Intervention: Code Red
The lack of affordable housing is a crisis that we have to address now By RON NESTOR California housing
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Contemporary Living for the First-Time Buyer
Trumark Homes delivers with this affordable and contemporary community in Ontario, California By Julia Edinger Trumark has delivered another community
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Quality Assurance During Pre-Construction
Proper preparation can ensure your project’s success By OSVALDO JOYA Grading and infrastructure installation must follow the guidance of geotechnical
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Homebuilding Trends in the Western U.S.
The challenges imposed by weather and climate influence the regional homebuilding trends By AMI HARARI As with every region, there
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Land as a Function of Housing Costs
Providing affordable housing is made more difficult by costs, regulations and reluctant neighbors By MANUEL LAZEROV Housing affordability has become
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Hybrid eClosings Deliver on Promise of Homebuyer Satisfaction and Efficiency Benefits
Pilot tests are proving that the potential benefits of eClosings are real By BRIANNA FRIES As the mid-point of 2019
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Making Housing Affordable
NAHB’s efforts to overcome hurdles in affordability involve workforce-training programs, dismantling the millennial myth, and more By GREG UGALDE You
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Affordability Helps the Housing Market
Taking a look at factors that will influence the building market for the remainder of the year By KATE SEABAUGH
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In a Year of Uncertainty, Look To Efficiencies To Manage Margins
As Q1 of 2019 draws to a close, trends are looking good – though builders are advised to manage margins
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The Business World Actively Prepares for Climate Change
Planning, design, and technology all provide solutions By PATRICK DUFFY It seems that nearly every day now, we read another
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The Landscape of the Industry
How the issues shaping the world of land development are also impacting socioeconomic equity By JULIA EDINGER Life has returned
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Pardee Homes Builders Distinctly Designed Homes at Altis
The new active adult community of Altis incorporates the best home and community designs to meet the needs of today’s
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Model Home Merchandising or VR? Both are Essential to Rent or Sell Homes Today
Using virtual reality can supplement other model home merchandising tactics for a comprehensive approach By MARY COOK For builders and
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Flawless Execution by Design
Maximizing your model home investment through strategic planning By LAURA O’CONNOR The most important sales tool a builder invests in
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First Quarter Economic Update
Despite a minor hangover from 2018, there is no recession in sight for the housing market By PATRICK DUFFY If
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Best Practices in Green Homebuilding
These solutions are an affordable investment; builders will profit on returns while the environment will profit from conservation By PATRICK
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The Next Generation’s Focus on Convenience
KBIS/IBS 2019 smart technologies bring safety and knowledge to the forefront By BARBARA SCHMIDT Today, homeowners and builders are looking
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The KB Smart Home Progresses
As the needs of homebuyers shift, smart home technology advances, bringing homeowners a healthier home. By DAN BRIDLEMAN Everywhere you
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The Art of Selling Smart
How to get more “smart” sales from your customers By BURK MORELAND Meet George Jetson… To many of us over
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13 Keys To Peak Performance
Use these 13 keys to unlock your full potential By MIKE MOORE I have spent most of my life studying,
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Smart and Sustainable Define New Homes in 2019
Building homes that are smart and energy efficient is no longer a fad; it is the direction the market is
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The B&D Interview: Joel Abney, Vice President of Operations for Woodside Homes
Woodside Homes continues its growth by using energy-efficient building methods and smart technology to improve homebuyers’ wellbeing Builder and Developer:
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The B&D Interview: Greg Ugalde, Chairman of NAHB
Newly elected chairman of the NAHB, Greg Ugalde discusses the need for affordable housing, as well as some possible solutions
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2017 Tax Reform Provides Development Incentives Through 2019
How to utilize and operate Opportunity Zones to your benefit By PATRICK DUFFY You have probably heard something recently about
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Success can Turn Leaders Into Roadblocks
When a leader becomes too confident in being comfortable, business falter By MIKE MOORE Past success and achievement can make
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Combating the Issue of Affordability
Implement a combination of these strategies to overcome the challenges in delivering on affordability By JULIA EDINGER Despite the seemingly
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