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Consumer sentiment soars to highest level in 15 years The Index of Consumer Sentiment surged in early May to its highest level in fifteen years.... May 20th, 2019Go green with a Toll Brothers home
Southwest Florida communities by Toll Brothers are the best choice for those seeking environmentally friendly, energy-efficient homes… Read... May 20th, 2019Home of the future will withstand whatever wild weather comes
As weather gets wilder, firms that design, construct, or improve housing with storm safety and resiliency are increasingly in demand… Read... May 20th, 2019Sacramento builds more homes than any California city north of LA.
California’s capital city was a bright spot last year in the state’s uphill battle to build more housing. Read More The Sacramento... May 20th, 2019US housing starts rose more than expected in April
U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in April and activity in the prior month was stronger than initially thought. Read... May 16th, 2019City will offer $10K assistance to first-time homebuyers
A newly expanded city program aims to help some residents put a down payment on their first home in an effort to combat the rising cost of housing in... May 16th, 20195/17: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
Housing starts rebounded 5.7 percent in April, but still down 2.5 percent year-on-year Privately-owned housing starts in April were at a... May 16th, 2019New Modern Homes Taking Shape in Highland Park at Arroyo HP
Shea Homes and Tracy Do are pleased to present Arroyo HP, new homes of exquisite design that are spacious, energy-efficient, and easy to... May 16th, 20198 Top Interior Design Trends
There are some emerging styles that have a timeless feel and are here to stay. Read More Style... May 16th, 2019Lennar Unveils Boutique New Home Community "Sienna" In Coastal Vista, California
Lennar debuted Sienna, a boutique new home community in Vista, California. Read More Yahoo... May 16th, 2019U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Rises to Seven-Month High in May
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 66… Read... May 15th, 2019U.S. Multifamily Market Seen To Remain Strong In 2019
U.S. multifamily market is expected to show continued strength this year, amid swelling demand… Read More Yahoo... May 15th, 20195/16: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
May builder confidence rose 3 points to highest level since last October Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose... May 15th, 2019$13M apartment complex breaks ground in downtown Jackson
Plans for complex include solar panels on the roof and energy efficiencies throughout… Read... May 15th, 2019See how five architecture firms designed affordable housing for small vacant lots in NYC
In the “Big Ideas for Small Lots NYC” design competition for small-scale, urban infill housing… Read... May 15th, 2019Habitat for Humanity Twin Cities breaks ground on 11 single-family homes in the North End
By November, the first four of 11 homes will be ready for families, and the remaining properties will be built… Read More Twin Cities Pioneer... May 15th, 2019Watch Live!
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Eden Housing & City of Fremont to Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing Community
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is...
May 16th, 2019
USGBC-LA Launches New ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ to Enable Viable Building Tech’s Market Adoption for a Net Positive Future
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CPI up 0.3 percent in April and 2.0... May 13th, 2019Earth Advantage
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CoreLogic Reports March Home Prices Increased by 3.7% Year Over Year
Prices increased by 1% between...
May 7th, 2019
Tri Pointe Celebrates 10 Years of Remarkable Growth & Customer Engagement
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May 2nd, 2019
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Decorative parquet, with its geometric,... May 1st, 2019NAHB News
Crapo's Housing Finance Reform Plan Moves the Debate Forward
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March 26th, 2019
February Housing Starts Down After Single-Family Surge in January
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March 26th, 2019
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in March
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CoreLogic Reports U.S. Overall Delinquency and Foreclosure Rates Lowest for January in at Least 20 Years
Delinquency rates remain elevated in some regions impacted by natural disasters January U.S. serious delinquency rate was the lowest for the month in 18 years No state logged an annual gain in its serious delinquency or foreclosure rate in January IRVINE, Calif., April 9, 2019—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report. The report shows, nationally,...
CoreLogic Reports February Home Prices Increased by 4 Percent Year Over Year
Annual change by state ranged from a 10.2 percent high in Idaho to a -1.7 percent low in North Dakota The HPI Forecast indicates a pickup in prices after some initial moderation Home-price growth is trending slower in 2019 than during the same time period in 2018 IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2019—CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index...
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...
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