U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Launches Talent Portal Today, Helping Advance Region Toward Green Jobs Economy
New Partnership with ISI to Offer Envision Certification Training for Infrastructure through Portal LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2020) The City of Los Angeles kicked off a Decade of Action with the recent mayoral signing of “L.A.’s Green New Deal: Leading By Example”, focusing on bold action to zero out LA’s main sources of harmful...
Garber Communities launches new website
Winter Park, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2020) – Garber Communities, one of Florida’s leading developers of affordable manufactured home communities and RV resorts, recently launched a new website – garbercommunities.com. The purpose of the new, user-friendly website is to connect people with their dream homes quickly. Its improved...
Decorating On Trend — Even When It Seems Impossible
FREEHOLD, N.J., Jan.30, 2020 – We’ve all seen the Top 10 lists of electronics, colors, wellness features and other design elements that are supposed to be key if you want to give your home a fresh, up-to-date look for the new decade. But how do you do that if you’re scared the interior in question isn’t compatible with the trend...
Speaker Lineup Announced for Building Innovation 2020 Conference
The Building Innovation 2020 Conference includes 46 sessions on resilience, building technology and workforce (WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 15, 2020) – The National Institute of Building Sciences is finalizing the keynote presentations and education sessions for the Building Innovation 2020 Conference & Expo in April. Building...
Plans for the International Builders' Show
The NAHB International Builders' Show is an annual homebuilding event that features something for everyone in the industry. Whether you go for the education or the fun, there is plenty of both to go around. Over 150 education sessions will offer attendees a closer look into everything from market research to high-performance...
9th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards Announced at U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Chapter Green Gala
Recognized Community Leaders included LA Metro, Liberty Hill Los Angeles, CA (December 12, 2019) – Last night at its 15th Green Gala, the Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-LA) focused on “Community” as it presented the 9th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA). The Project of the Year was...
Deep Freeze Danger: Preventing Costly Winter Storm Damage Starts at the Rooftop
As Winter Storms Hit Home, the Metal Roofing Alliance Says Rooftop Readiness Is Essential PORTLAND, Ore. — With many areas of the country experiencing a series of early winter storms this year, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reminds homeowners to pay close attention to their roofs, especially as winter weather continues to get...
Tri Pointe Group Named 2019 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine
National homebuilder recognized for its strong growth, innovative communities and comprehensive sustainability platform IRVINE, CALIF. (December 4, 2019) – TRI Pointe Group (NYSE: TPH), one of the top 10 largest public homebuilding companies in the United States based on revenue, has won the Builder of the Year Award...
Meyers Research Launches Monthly New Home Pending Sales Index Beginning with October 2019
Steady increases reveal positive signs for the wider economy COSTA MESA, Calif., November 22, 2019 — Today Meyers Research, the housing industry’s foremost advisors, launched the inaugural New Home Pending Sales Index (PSI) for October 2019. The New Home PSI, backed by data from Zonda and Metrostudy, shows pending sales increased...
Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center Releases Report on Embodied Carbon
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2019) – The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance has released a new report, Embodied Carbon in Buildings Materials for Real Estate, explaining how reducing embodied carbon in the construction process can save developers money and help mitigate the impacts of climate...
USGBC-LA Announces Program to Help Construction Industry Put California’s “Buy Clean” Policy into Action
US Green Building Council-L.A. Announces Program to Help Construction Industry and Tradespeople Put California’s “Buy Clean” Policy into Action LOS ANGELES (November 19, 2019) — Specifying materials consistent with building sustainably can be a challenge at many levels of the building process, but has become increasingly...
The New Home Company Announces Major Milestones at Russell Ranch in Folsom, California
NEW HOME brings national award-winning approach to planning and design to highly anticipated master-planned community; announces builders of the initial residential collections. ROSEVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After years of thoughtful planning, design and development, The New Home Company (NEW HOME,...
Two Forces Re-shaped Housing Affordability in 2019, According to First American Real House Price Index
You buy what you can afford to pay per month, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the August 2019 First American Real...
LAST CALL: Vote in Builder.Media's Annual Pubby Awards
The PUBBY AWARDS issue is around the corner. Each year, we seek to recognize exceptional projects and professionals in the homebuilding industry for the past year. We recognize the most innovative builders, architects, developers, and projects, so if you have been working on a project that you think...
New California Energy Building Code Updates
The implementation of these updates will result in savings – both in costs and environmental impact By J. ANDREW MCALLISTER Comfort is an important benefit of energy-efficient homes. Due to high-performance windows, quality insulation and air sealing of the building shell, energy-efficient houses maintain stable interior...
Redfin Migration Report: Phoenix, Atlanta, Sacramento, Las Vegas and Austin Continue to Attract Thousands of Homebuyers From Pricey, High-Tax Metros
Phoenix's Arcadia, Sacramento's River Park, and Atlanta's Buckhead are the most popular neighborhoods for transplants SEATTLE – (NASDAQ: RDFN) – Twenty-five percent of home searchers looked to move to another metro area in the second quarter of 2019, compared to 24 percent during the same period last year, according to a new...
VOTE NOW for Builder.Media's Annual Pubby Awards!
PUBBY AWARDS - NOMINATE NOW! Newport Beach, Calif. –– It's that time of the year! Builder.Media's annual Pubby Awards are around the corner. These awards recognize the best in homebuilding and infrastructure, and we want our readers to share their input! To nominate your favorite builder, developer, architect, or...
Raken Enhances Jobsite Safety and Efficiency With Launch of Toolbox Talks
Leading construction field app's latest feature streamlines toolbox talks for superintendents and safety managers SAN DIEGO – June 19, 2019 – Raken, the top-rated mobile field management solution for the construction industry, today announced the launch of Toolbox Talks, an innovative new feature that streamlines the workflow of...
KTGY Architecture + Planning Receives 2019 Gold Nugget Award Honors
Awards pay tribute to superior architectural design and planning IRVINE, Calif. – Judges for the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards have recognized international award-winning firm KTGY Architecture + Planning at its annual competition in 10 different award categories and 11 awards. The award program honors architectural design and...
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 is a well-merchandised model home. Having a picture-perfect model home ready for the grand opening is not only critical to jump start sales, but also, it requires focused execution. The question is:...
First Quarter Economic Update
Despite a minor hangover from 2018, there is no recession in sight for the housing market By PATRICK DUFFY If you were to plan for the rest of 2019 based on some media headlines alone, you might be preparing for a recession later this year or in 2020. However, given that a recession is defined as two or more...
New Home Building Geography Index Shows Single-Family Growth Limited to Exurbs
WASHINGTON, May 28 - In a sign that housing affordability is becoming a growing issue nationwide, as of the first quarter of 2019 exurbs were the only region that registered single-family permit growth on a year-over-year basis, according to the new National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI). The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
The B&D Interview: Steven Dewan, Senior Principal of Bassenian Lagoni
Dewan explains Bassenian Lagoni’s approach to design and gives his thoughts on what may be coming in future projects Builder and Developer: Tell us about your background with architecture and interior design. Steven Dewan: Since its founding in Orange County, Bassenian Lagoni has always combined architectural innovation with...
2018’s Evolving Home Market in Terms of Current Home Prices
The growth of price appreciation is moderating, which is to be expected By ALI WOLF The growth of price appreciation is moderating, which is to be expected. Mortgage rates are just below 5.0 percent, year-to-date existing home price appreciation is up between 6 percent and 15 percent YOY for the top housing markets, and national...
A Year in Review: Increasingly Cautious Heading into New Year
A close look at the numbers of the past year helps professionals get a better idea of what to expect in 2019 BY KATE SEABAUGH First half of 2018: We see the strongest housing conditions of this recovery. The 2018 housing market started off strong in January and continued to gain steam through late summer, propelled by very solid...
Solid Efforts by the NAHB in 2018
From regulating lumber prices to addressing excessive regulation, these are the biggest initiatives that the NAHB has been focusing on over the last year By RANDY NOEL The year of 2018 was busy and very productive for NAHB in our ongoing efforts to ensure an optimal business environment for members. At the top of our agenda:...
2018, the Year in Review
A Stronger Economy vs. A Slowing Housing Market By PATRICK DUFFY About this same time a year ago, I wrote about an economy which was gradually building enough strength to spark inflation, thus impacting costs for suitable land, labor, and materials. Following that, the tax cuts enacted at the beginning of 2018 have certainly...
Put Wellness First; Sustainability and Community Will Follow
New eras demand new thinking. Amenities have gone wild. And increasingly, ESG—the environmental, social, and governance aspects of an investment or business—is being applied to real estate. These are three top themes from the just-released Urban Land Institute (ULI) 2019 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, and they speak volumes...
Pardee Homes is a Step Ahead of Title 24
Since 1921, Pardee Homes has been committed to building premier master-planned communities and improving the quality of life for our residents. During that time, the homebuilding industry has been challenged to create award-winning communities while adhering to stringent environmental processes and standards. The latest change comes...
Perspective Is Key When Discussing Housing Market
Prices appear to have hit a ceiling in some of the nation's top housing markets. Given the changing housing dynamics, we thought it was time to dust off our peak pricing graph (below) to put things in perspective. Meyers Research’s Director of Economic Research, Ali Wolf, explores trends related to the price growth since the previous...
Publisher's Notes: ABC Green Home 4.0 LUXE Build
Hello Readers, in print and online, and a very happy New Year to you, Volume 13 of GHB gets underway with this issue. We are pleased to begin construction of our all new ABC Green Home 4.0 LUXE Build in the mountain resort community of Crestline, in southern California. Our Net-Zero, LEED demonstration home build will be the...
Multifamily Units are Growing Up Green
Multifamily builders can include a variety of sustainable features to keep up with the green industry By SCOTT HARRIS We are currently in a very thought-provoking time in the construction and development industry regarding communal living. A large majority of the original, multifamily buildings in every urban city throughout...
CITYVIEW Announces Opening of the Pearl on Wilshire In Koreatown
With a walk score of 97, residents of the luxury mixed-use development can easily access a host of entertainment, dining and shopping offerings Los Angeles – Nov. 27, 2018 – Cityview, a premier urban multifamily investment management and development firm, today announced the opening of The Pearl on Wilshire, a luxury mixed-use...
It’s Time to Commit to Green Building
Environmentally conscious construction no longer has to be viewed as a liability By STEVE PALLRAND Resources for green building design are vast and growing rapidly each year. However, for a field that has been burgeoning since the 1970s and has been pushed tirelessly by environmentalists and government programs, it...
CoreLogic Loan Performance Insights Find That the Overall US Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to a 12-Year Low
Foreclosure rate is the lowest for July in 12 years Florida and Texas are the only states to post annual gains in serious delinquency rates Economists anticipate a spike in mortgage delinquency in several Southern states as a result of damage from Hurricane Florence IRVINE, Calif., October 9, 2018-CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), a...
CoreLogic HPI Report: CoreLogic Reports August Home Prices Continue to Rise but a Slow May Be on the Horizon
CoreLogic Reports August Home Prices Increased by 5.5 Percent Year Over Year, Homeowners Expect Sale of Current Home to Fund Downpayment for Next Purchase Homeowners waiting to sell, hoping to afford larger downpayment on next home Nevada and Idaho were the only states to post double-digit annual price growth in August ...