Builder Magazine: Mixed-Use Development

Design Contest Wants Young Architects to Rethink Wood As a Primary Material

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:42:37 EST

Taller wood structures could be a byproduct of this design competition.

Builder Taps Into Asian Buyer Demand

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:08:14 EST

MBK Homes appeals to Asian buyers with targeted marketing and design.

Fast Trains, Slow Trains, and Sidetracks Planned

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:27:25 EST

A high-speed train in California, a light rail in D.C., a super train yard in Arizona are planned.

One Bedrooms That Sell

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:37:30 EST

One-bedroom apartments are in demand, and rethinking the traditional shotgun approach will make units much more marketable.

2012 Builder's Choice Awards Frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:33:24 EST

Builder’s Choice Awards

Frequently Asked Questions

Bigger Wheels, Headquarters, Rents, Forts, and Tax Breaks

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:09:08 EST

Large is the word of the month for economic development news.

1600 Vine at Hollywood & Vine

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:41:45 EST

A mixed-use hot spot catering to the lifestyles of the almost famous

Real Estate Groups Beseech Congress on Carried Interest Tax

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:54:37 EST

A coalition of real estate groups is urging Congress to reject a possible increase in taxes that would subject carried interest in small to medium sized partnerships to ordinary income tax rates of up to 35% instead of as capital gains rates of 15%, as they are now. Congress is considering such an increase as part of its efforts to reduce the federal deficit and come to terms on an increase in the national debt limit.

Slideshow: Mid-Rise Buildings

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:39:01 EST

Buildings of four to six stories could be just the ticket in a new era of infill development.

Feature: The Twain Shall Meet

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:35:05 EST

To find the balance of affordability and sustainability, we'll always come back to Main Street.

Diverse Housing Mix Marks New San Diego Community

Tue, 7 Dec 2010 04:36:01 EST

Shea Homes will built the condos and townhouses in the first phase of Civita.

Omaha Wants to Become Denser and Greener

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:12:56 EST

A new environmental action plan encourages more mixed-use development.

Visions for Regenerating Long Island's Downtown Areas

Wed, 3 Nov 2010 01:46:06 EST

The Long Island Index's recent "Build a Better Burb" ideas competition yielded innovative concepts for overcoming the region's economic challenges.

Comments Abound Over Transfer Fees

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:22:27 EST

More than 2,600 people and organizations responded to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's call for comments on its proposal to prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks from buying mortgages tied to homes in communities with private transfer fees. However, it remains unclear whether the outpouring of comments will have any affect on the proposal, which could jeopardize scores of sales in new-home communities.

Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 01:54:44 EST

Palo Alto, Calif.

Archstone Avenir

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 01:58:13 EST

Boston

Dallas Builder Sets Sights Beyond Texas

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:58:34 EST

Even as many land developers struggle and others have closed down, Dallas-based Huffines Communities is thriving and trying to expand beyond Texas. "We've wanted to expand for years, and we started looking at expansion markets in '04, but we couldn't make any deals work," said Robert Kembel, Huffines president. Now, however, "we are out actively looking," Kembel said, in markets like Phoenix, Florida, the Carolinas, and Atlanta.

Developer Devises Temporary Solution For Delayed Project

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 01:52:45 EST

The Red Barn Co. and the city of Hercules, Calif., installs “moveable” food, retail and entertainment area.

David Weekley Homes Will Deploy Investor-Financed Fund For Land Deals

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:47:52 EST

Builder joins forces with developer Midway Companies to raise $25 million.

Ambitious Mixed-Use Community Waits For Economic Clouds to Part

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:47:14 EST

Corky McMillin’s Millenia project in Southern California will include 3,000 housing units.