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Hardwood floors and countertops are among the most apparent product categories when it comes to opportunities to glean profits through options and upgrades. How about carpet upgrades?
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For years, home builders have been looking for a reliable software tool that would let home buyers view home plans and models and select options in 3-D and then integrate with a builder's back-office system.
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THE BAD NEWS ANNOUNCED EARLIER this year is that we may be facing serious hurricane activity for the next 15 to 20 years. This means a vicious cycle of destruction and cleanup for those along the coasts, but it also means harsher weather for inland dwellers as well.
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Six industry leaders debate ‘disconnects' separating manufacturers and builders.
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ALMOST EVERY PRODUCTION builder offers upgrades on the decorative lanterns that light up garages and doorways. But when it comes to low-voltage landscape lighting, buyers are often left in the dark.
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TY CHIVERS WATCHES THE real estate frenzy in South Florida and remembers a similar scene from another era.
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THE CLOSET IS A PERPETUAL issue for Americans: Some can't seem to find enough space for their clothes, skis, and camping gear. Cincinnati-based Schulte Corp. has a solution for those caught in a closet conundrum: A Web-based design tool that allows consumers and builders to customize their space in...
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CHAD AND JAN WILSON HAVE been married for 16 years. They were college sweethearts. He's an electrical engineer; she's a marketing executive.
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IN A HOT HOUSING MARKET, A BUILDER must find ways to stay ahead of pack. Raleigh, N.C.–based St. rence Homes has launched a program to do just that. The company has partnered with Moline, Ill.–based lawn care manufacturer John Deere to build a “John Deere Signature Community” of upscale homes.
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PAGEANTRY COMMUNITIES HAS A WEB STORY few builders can tell. Bill Hoover, Pageantry's Nevada division president, says the company's upgrade sales increased fourfold in the first year the home builder used Options Online, a Web-based options selections and construction management system. Pageantry...
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All RidgeGate homes will feature a fiber-to-the-home backbone that can support home entertainment options that run more effectively over broadband.
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Selling cabinets and countertops is both an art and a science.
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Thanks to innovations among tile makers, options in flooring upgrades continue to increase all along the price spectrum.
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Buyers inquires about home-technology solutions presents five opportunities for builders to sell.
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The Estridge Home Experience offers the public the opportunity to see the latest in home décor trends, learn about Estridge communities, observe the options and upgrades process, and buy something wonderful for their home
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LAST YEAR, FIRST HOME Builders of Florida was struggling with too much of a good thing. Sales were soaring, and, coupled with significant price increases, so were the company's revenues. Yet, despite the record demand, the Fort Myers, Fla.–based builder couldn't find the trades it needed to close...
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Association Health Plans represent true market reform designed to reduce health-care costs by giving small businesses an alternative to purchasing coverage from a large carrier.
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NEW-HOME BUYERS ARE FOCUSED ON ENTERTAINMENT and communications—and they want the latest flat-panel monitors and audio systems to blend seamlessly into their homes, according to the “CEA/NAHB 2005 Home Builder Study,” the third annual study on home technology jointly sponsored by the Consumer...
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New Surroundings looks like a lot of builder Web sites that offer community information. But what sets it apart are two things: its interactive qualities and its depth.
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By tweaking costs and staffing levels, builders can add revenue to the bottom line, keep growing with the same amount of people, and, in some cases, put experienced building industry people in more productive jobs.