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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Building a Better Home
Energy efficiency takes on larger role as builders compete for buyers who value conservation By DON NEFF Designing and building
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To Sell Homes, Builders and Developers Must Maximize Their Exteriors
Curb appeal does not stop once you enter the front door, the designs must flow from outdoor spaces into the
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The Shift to Multigenerational Living
As Americans discover the benefits of multigenerational living, builders must rise to the challenge of building for more than one
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The Strongest Growth Since 2014, But Will it Last?
An outline of housing market data for the year so far, and expectations for the future By PATRICK DUFFY It
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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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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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