Q&A: Ed Brady, New President and CEO of Home Builders Institute
Home Builders Institute (HBI) announced this week that Illinois home builder and developer Ed Brady will lead HBI as its new president and
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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
Read moreRandy Tsuda Named President & CEO of Palo Alto Housing
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Palo Alto Housing (PAH), a leading developer and manager of low- and moderate-income housing in the
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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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Report: US Housing Starts to Rise 2.4% Yearly to 2022
U.S. housing starts are forecast to see annual growth of 2.4 percent through 2022, according to “Housing: United States,” a report
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USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards
USGBC-LA Sustainable Innovation Award Team invites you to submit your project for the 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards! USGBC-LA’s 8th Annual
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Home Developer Partners to Build 80 Single-Family Homes on 15 Acres
San Joaquin Valley Homes (SJV Homes) and Presidio Residential Capital recently closed on 15 acres of farm land in Porterville, California. The
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Baldwin & Sons Announces Suwerte, A Stunning New Townhome Community At Otay Ranch By Baldwin & Sons
Suwerte offers residents stylish townhomes located within walking distance to numerous amenities including parks, shopping, and entertainment NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.
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Builder Confidence Remains Firm in September
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 — Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes remained unchanged at a solid 67 reading
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Pardee Homes Inland Empire Breaks Ground on New 1,500-Acre Master-Plan Community in Banning
Atwell will provide more than 4,400 new single-family residences, including 480 new homes in phase one BANNING, Calif., Sept. 13,
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Robust Sales Propel Renaissance at West Villages Florida into Phase 2
West Villages, FL — After a successful first phase sales pace, Mattamy Homes has announced that Renaissance at West Villages
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KB Home Partners With Google® To Offer Smart Home System With Built-In Google Assistant
Partnership with Google is first of its kind in the homebuilding industry LOS ANGELES (September 06, 2018) – KB Home
Read moreAvid Ratings® Raises $6 Million in Series-A Financing
MADISON, Wis. (September 4, 2018) – Avid Ratings, North America’s industry leader for measuring home quality and creating exceptional customer
Read moreCoreLogic Adds Geospatial and Appraisal Features to Parcel Identification Process to Enhance Property Tax Accuracy
Blending insurance and appraisal industry tools to enhance the precision and speed of the property tax search process IRVINE, Calif.,
Read moreAnnual Pubby Awards Submissions Now Open
It’s that time of the year again! Builder and Developer Magazine is accepting submissions for our annual Pubby Awards. We
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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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In Green Building, Sustainability Starts on the Outside
Creating a tight building envelope is the first step to building green By NATHAN KIPNIS An old adage says, “It’s
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Don’t Call It a Downturn
As long as the economy stays healthy, there is no reason to fear a downturn By GLEN RENNER Each month,
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Should You CURB Your APPEAL, or Stand Out?
Simple tricks can help a home have a unique sustainable identity without becoming a neighborhood nuisance By SCOTT HARRIS Wikipedia
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BIASC Building Industry Show to Highlight INNOVATION with Insights on Home Automation, Artificial Intelligence, U.S. Infrastructure and Personal Success
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) will focus on the theme of INNOVATION at its upcoming Building Industry
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