BUILDER
Attainability, the Word of the Year
It's time to stop speaking of affordability in economists' or policymakers' terms. Payment power matters to one person alone--the one who decides or not, and succeeds or not, in buying a home. Read more
BUILDERS
Five Ways to Reach Out to Realtors
As spring selling season approaches, consider fresh ideas that can get Realtors to your communities. Read more
Builder
PulteGroup Bets Big on Southeast
Atlanta-based Wieland, known for its solid reputation and building upscale homes in the southeast, enticed PulteGroup as it looked to expand. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016 Read more
4 Plans that Pull Together Design Trends
Who says trendiness is the opposite of timelessness? Consider the of-the-moment amenities in these house plans: well-integrated outdoor living rooms, ample storage, and flexible rooms suitable for a variety of uses. Since these features are focused on comfort and practicality (as opposed to merely serving as decorative flourishes), it wouldn't be surprising if they stuck around for a long time. Read more
BUILDER
Hill Country Contemporary Originated in the Factory
The thoughtfully detailed, 6,000-square-foot "Texas prefab" home went from framework to finished in a mere 12 months. Read more
BUILDER
Stunning Modern House Is Made of Seven Prefab Modules
The 4,350-square-foot Canadian dwelling was built in a factory and shipped to the jobsite. Read more
BUILDER
California Prefab Doesn't Skimp on Style
Blu Homes is changing consumers' perception of what a factory-built house looks like. Read more
BUILDER
Boston Prefab Constructed in Four Months
The nine-module custom home arrived on the jobsite complete with wiring, plumbing, lighting, insulation, and trim. Read more
Builder
The Art of the Hairy Deal
California developer-builder Steve Kessler takes on brutal bigger rivals. Read more
BUILDER
Personalization: Pipe-dream or Business Model?
Technology once made variation the enemy of efficiency. Then technology learned a few things. Here's a bright, bold case of where 'semi-custom' volume-building is heading. Read more
BUILDER
Builders Bet Big on C and D Lots
As the economy improves, builders begin building on lots that could bring entry-level buyers back. Read more
BUILDER
ICYMI: Five Tips to Avoiding Builder Burnout
When your work hours seem endless, follow these simple time-management techniques to get your life back. Read more
BUILDER
Protecting Housing in 2016
NAHB’s new chairman urges legislative engagement to educate officials on housing and effect policy change Read more
BUILDER
NGBS Green Hot Off the Presses
New report highlights progress and celebrates NGBS Green certification milestones Read more
BUILDER
Survey Reveals New-Home Trends
Storage, energy conservation lead list of likely features in 2016 Read more
BUILDER
New NAHB Chairman Will Keep Washington's Eye on the Ball
Ed Brady, the new NAHB chairman, will aim to keep home builders’ issues at the forefront of legislators’ and presidential candidates’ minds during this hectic election year. Read more