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Mortgage rates slide to 13-month low, luring Americans back into the housing market
So far this year, the 30-year fixed has averaged 4.40 percent, down from 4.54 percent in 2018 Read... March 21st, 20193/22: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
February Leading Economic Index rose for first time in five months The US LEI increased in February for the first time in five months, rising 0.2... March 21st, 2019How can housebuilders contribute to sustainable water management?
There are myriad ways homebuilders can contribute to sustainable water management. Read More PBC... March 21st, 2019A small but social spot: Trends in front-porch decorating
The National Association of Home Builders found front porches were included in about 65 percent of new home builds. Read More Trib... March 21st, 2019Three-acre site near Trinity Groves in West Dallas sells to urban housing builder
EcoView Homes recently bought the almost 3-acre tract on Sylvan Avenue near Singleton. Read More Dallas... March 21st, 2019Oregon wants to make it easier to build affordable housing Politicians want to design their way out of Oregon’s housing crisis and are... March 20th, 2019
How construction and infrastructure benefits local businesses
According to NAHB, the one-year impact of building 100 homes equates to $28.7 million in local income and $3.6 million in revenue for local... March 20th, 20193/21: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
Over one million open jobs compared to unemployed persons in January The number of job openings rose 1.4 percent in January to 7.58 million,... March 20th, 2019Community members push for sustainable buildings around the county
The county's sustainable building program provides resources that help the environment and the economy… Read More Arizona Daily... March 20th, 2019Arthur Ave. Senior Apartments takes root in Tremont
A new, energy-efficient senior housing development will reconnect its residents with Mother Nature… Read More Bronx... March 20th, 20195 tips from Interior designer Kelly Reynolds creates the perfect patio
Interior designer Kelly Reynolds shares how to turn a patio into something special for spring… Read More Knox... March 20th, 2019560 new houses and townhouses planned near Durham, Raleigh line
More development may be coming to a once rural area along the Durham and Wake County line… Read More Raleigh News &... March 20th, 20193/19: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
March builder confidence holds steady at 62 Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes held steady at 62 in March. The... March 18th, 2019All You Need to Know About Home Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Home geothermal heating and cooling is actually fairly simple. Here’s how it works. Read More Clean... March 18th, 2019Home design trends in demand in 2019
This year is one of continued change in home design as consumers get revved up about more livable spaces and a surge in new home-centered... March 18th, 2019Diamond Custom Homes breaks ground on new home construction in Estuary
Diamond Custom Homes has announced the construction of a new custom home in the Estuary at Grey Oaks. Read More Naples... March 18th, 2019Watch Live!
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Meritage Homes Breaks Ground on Northaven Model Homes, Plans to open New Community in Rowlett this Summer
New energy-efficient homes will help... March 21st, 2019Bringing Building Codes into 2019
Title 24’s 2019 regulations bring...
March 18th, 2019
BuildFax February Housing Health Report Uncovers Major Metros Withstanding the Slump in Housing Activity
Chicago, Dallas, Washington D.C....
March 18th, 2019
Outdoor Advertising: Your First Customer Service Step
Homebuilders can serve both a...
March 15th, 2019
NAHB Names Esencia at Rancho Mission Viejo Master-Planned Community of the Year
• The RanchRocks marketing and...
March 12th, 2019
Developing a Sustainable Master-Planned Community
Terramor is a prime example of a...
March 12th, 2019
The B&D Interview: Drew Bohan, Executive Director, California Energy Commission
Executive Director Bohan...
March 12th, 2019
Builders and Developers Adjust to a Softer Market
Incentives, education, and...
March 12th, 2019
NAHB News
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in March
Builder confidence in the market for...
March 18th, 2019
New Home Sales End the Year Up 1.5 Percent
WASHINGTON, March 2019 – Sales of...
March 12th, 2019
Housing Starts Rebound in January
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March 12th, 2019
Expert Insights
Bringing Building Codes into 2019
Title 24’s 2019 regulations bring changes in building standards for a sustainable built environment By MS. YING WANG AND LANCE A. WILLIAMS Newly adjusted Title 24 standards are core to the interests of any developer or architect committed to effective building strategies in California. With these new standards, the state maintains its leadership as a forward thinking advocate of safe, sustainable, energy-efficient construction. This digest summarizes the changes in Title 24 standards for...
Outdoor Advertising: Your First Customer Service Step
Homebuilders can serve both a customer’s sense and sensibility with effective outdoor advertising campaigns By JONATHAN WILHELM It is often said that the cost of acquiring a new customer is much more expensive than retaining an existing one. This means businesses should leave no stone unturned in serving their customers and elevating the customer experience. For homebuilders, that cannot start too early. With the textbook approach to advertising new homes being to inform, persuade, and...
The Power of Merchandising Model Homes
Model homes can be the key to sales; this is how By MARY COOK Driving occupancy rates is the ultimate goal in the housing industry, where potential renters or buyers decide if they are interested in a place within a few moments of walking into its model apartment or home. Like a proverbial blank canvas, those empty spaces are supposed to inspire them to envision a home’s limitless possibilities. Nothing could be further from the truth. We have found that the blank canvas paradigm is a...
The Extraordinary Design Center Experience
Five steps to drive sales from referrals By BOB MIRMAN It was a brief, but memorable experience. At Edith’s restaurant in Cabo, my shirtsleeve caught the tines of the fork and sent it skittering across the table to the tile floor. I retrieved it, placing it on the table’s edge, all the while debating whether the 3-second rule applied here. No need to think about it: Within literally 3-4 seconds, our waiter appeared and quietly replaced the fork with a new one. The waiter...
Developing a Sustainable Master-Planned Community
Terramor is a prime example of a community that harmonizes sustainability and incredible design By STEVE CAMERON Homebuyers not only want community, they want healthy lifestyles, they want to stay in touch with nature, and they want a comfortable — and energy-saving — home. Enter Terramor, a sustainable master-planned community that will not only provide open space and access to nature, but will also contribute to saving water and energy. Terramor offers new home...
The B&D Interview: Drew Bohan, Executive Director, California Energy Commission
Executive Director Bohan gives us a preview of what to expect from the latest updates to Title 24 standards Builder and Developer: What are the biggest changes coming to Title 24 Standards for home energy efficiency? Drew Bohan: The 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards take effect on Jan. 1, 2020, and focus on four key areas: smart residential photovoltaic systems, updated thermal envelope standards (ex. a tight and well-insulated building shell), ventilation to...
Customer Service Keeps the Homebuilding Market Going
Why customer care plays a huge role in the housing market By BRIANNA FRIES The year of 2019 is in full swing and the homebuilding market is looking hopeful. Homebuilder confidence has improved, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. Prices seem to be balancing out for multifamily homes, affordable home- building is on the rise, and energy efficiency is improving in California and nationwide homes thanks to continued updates to Title 24...
Builders and Developers Adjust to a Softer Market
Incentives, education, and digital marketing all play important roles By PATRICK DUFFY If there is one thing that building industry pros are good at, it is adjusting to the ebbs and flows of the cyclical nature of the housing market. Due to a combination of rising home prices, higher interest rates, and low inventory, the lengthy, post-recession housing rebound did soften considerably in the last part of 2018. However, it also remains to be seen if this softening is...
Become an Adviser and Make More Sales
Best practices for becoming an adviser, rather than a vendor, to your customers By JASON FORREST Imagine you walked into a psychologist’s office, spent the entire hour talking while the psychologist silently listened, and at the end of the hour the doctor tells you, “Eventually you’ll figure it out. See you next time.” How do you feel walking out the door? Do you feel valued? Do you feel like you truly received any help? What are the chances that you’ll return to that doctor...
The 2019 BIA Outlook Dinner
Industry experts came together, sharing insight to build towards success By Julia Edinger The annual Building Industry Association (BIA) outlook dinner for Orange County took place in Irvine, Calif. on January 28. Industry leaders from all over Southern California came together to network with professionals, share their expertise, and analyze the economic forecast provided by John Burns, CEO of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, LLC. Builder.Media was proud to be the presenting sponsor...
CAMELOT HOMES UNVEILS FIRST MODEL HOME AT NORTH SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY
Lane’s End has opened its highly anticipated model home for prospective homebuyers PHOENIX, Ariz. – Dec. 18, 2018 – Camelot Homes, one of Arizona’s most prestigious family-owned homebuilders, announces that Lane’s End has opened its first of two model homes. The gated North Scottsdale community is comprised of 15 single-family homes, six of which have already pr e-sold, with half of the lots backing up to the McDowell Mountain Golf Club. The 3,401 square foot 55-19...
Bassenian Lagoni Provides Design With a Vision
By designing a rock solid base for their business, Bassenian Lagoni has excelled in the US and international arenas, being known for innovative design and wonderful customer service By Brianna Fries How does an architecture and design firm with projects around the world ensure that they deliver well-designed and functional residential products that appeal to multiple buyer profiles? They design a company that is built around a firm, foundational vision. Our Architect of the Year,...
Chris Hartley of Dunhill Homes examines new and changing #marketing strategies to adapt to our changing industry.
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Dan Rendler of @socalgas examines how using a balanced #energy approach in #homebuilding can reduce #GHG emissions.
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