A quick look at some framers who get energy-efficient framing right.
Big builders represent a big roadblock to small builders.
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M.D.C. announces it has bought land in South Florida.
National home prices are down almost 30% compared to the period right before the bubble burst, but they aren't expected to be down for long. Economists are expecting a 3.9% increase in home prices over the next five years. Here's where to look to cash in on that.
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When a storm like the one that hit Moore, Okla., this week strikes, no house can withstand the blow. So why aren’t shelters more widely used?
Thanks to a unique manufacturing process, this railing system offers more strength than PVC and is virtually maintenance free.
Only 10 percent of homes in Moore, Okla. have storm shelters. Could tougher building codes have prevented loss of life in the Tornado Alley city?
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Habitat has delivered a bold 36-unit condo project in the Bay Area.
Wondering where all the haters live? This map will help. The Geography of Hate project mapped over 150,000 tweets and used location data to map the locations where homophobic, racist, or other hateful messages originated.
New Geography contributor Aaron M. Renn explores the most commonly chosen means, or at least the most attempted means, of revitalizing central cities that have fallen on hard times: gentrification.
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With two public offerings under its belt and another pending, the new public home builder model is spreading.
Did you know that four in 10 Americans are living in conditions where it is dangerous to breathe due to high air pollution levels? The American Lung Association (ALA) released the 2013 "State of the Air" report—measuring low-lying ozone pollution and both short- and long-term particle...
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But the market still has a ways to go for full recovery.
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What separates an award-winning home design from the pack? In many cases, it’s the impact added by bold use of color.
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Production builders look for ways to close gaps in their supply-chain management, but use of existing technology to share information is lacking.
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For 20 years, the Ross Program has been working to give minorities the tools to succeed in real estate.
Atlantic Cities' Richard Florida notes that states with higher per capita tax collection rates are more affluent, with higher concentrations of talent and highly educated people.
The FSC certified wood ceiling can earn you LEED points.
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The annual award recognizes excellence in business strategy and corporate leadership.
After years of restraint, new-home buyers are looking for a little bling. These splurges offer just that.
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The honorees—a national builder and a regional start-up—both significantly boosted their closings in a recovering marketplace.
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MIT’s Andrew McAfee fears that as machines get smarter and more agile, they could potentially destabilize the economy.
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Marketing veterans at Hanley Wood's Housing Leadership Summit argue that builders need to shift their focus from what they're building to who they're building for.
The contemporary 90 Degree collection highlights geometric forms.
While California housing markets rebounded over the past year, Texas dominated on volume, according to a Tuesday report from analysis firm CoreLogic. MarketWatch's Ruth Mantell reports.
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Our phones have more processing power than desktop PCs did a few years ago. As a result, builders are ditching their tool belts and downloading some of the most powerful tools on their devices.
An inspection of a Maryland jobsite reveals good air-sealing techniques put into practice.
‘Red Flag’ for the insulators: Poor batt install will waste energy and act like a bad marketing lightning rod until it is fixed or covered up.
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The accolade, presented by BUILDER, honors home builders that have risen from the dust of the housing recession.
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Adding 412,000 new jobs over the next four years probably won't meet what builders will need if starts hit 1.6 million again.
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Lennar has overcome road blocks that have postponed construction for at least three years.
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Over the past decade as better building practices have worked their way into the code, and as builders and consumers have become more interested in energy-efficient construction, it has been interesting to see if the practices that we write about in magazine articles make it to the job site.
The most recent Zillow Home Price Expectation Survey (ZHPES) asked professional forecasters to provide predictions for housing market growth in the near term. The average prediction for appreciation in 2013 is 5.4%, with the lowest projection at 3% depreciation and the highest at 10.1% appreciation.
An unsuspecting production builder is the object of our inaugural sneak peek. We visited a multifamily jobsite over the weekend to have a look at quality measures being implemented by one of America’s biggest builders. The houses are framed, plumbed, wired, ducted, and in the process of being...
KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.
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In its third home-builder acquisition in 11 months, Ryland is returning to Dallas.
How to get a tight air seal and provide insulation at electrical boxes like light switches in new wood frame construction.
When windows are done right, flashing tapes and gravity do the heavy lifting, and bulk water is directed outside the wall.
Sealed ductwork saves energy and keeps indoor air clean, and the materials you use make a difference.
One-story homes are a versatile and practical option for many buyers, but it’s hard to beat two-story designs for sheer impressiveness. Why not offer a home with the best of both?
Country style remains a popular choice for home buyers. Of course, you don’t have to build huge farmhouses to get the effect; these modestly sized homes capture the essence of country living with smart layouts sure to win over buyers of all kinds.
Your BUILDER Tech Tip of the Day covers Twitter and the ways you can use it to connect with your network and grow your business.
Its closings this year are projected to jump 48% above 2012.
The six month period since Hurricane Sandy has provided mixed results from insurers and urban planners, but it's also provided opportunity for builders to talk about building better for the future.
Architectural salvage is a clever, cost-effective way to achieve a custom look. Need some hints on how to use it? Follow two designers around a salvage yard.
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When a homemade meth lab is discovered, contractors need to know the rules of what must be disposed of, how it is to be treated, and what clean-up must include.
The builder has a decent lot supply in a market where there's been little residential development of late.
The structural product supplier has three new high-capacity truss hangers.
Ease window installation with this wall-integrated system that creates a seamless barrier around corners.
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Two suppliers and one production builder insist that demand for renewable energy is growing among home buyers.
Movoto's top 10 list of the most exciting cities in the country is an exercise in surprise. Hint: New York City isn't No.1.
Boost your ambient lighting with LED-powered trim.
Home offices are taking on new shapes to meet the needs of buyers of all kinds.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Yuma, AZ in February.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Yuba City, CA in February.
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New home sales rose from a year earlier in York, PA in January after sales decreased last month.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Yakima, WA in February.
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New home sales fell in Worcester, MA in January.
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New home sales fell in Winston-Salem, NC in February. The percentage of new home closings belonging to single family homes dropped, falling 8.6 percentage points.
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New home sales fell in Winchester, VA in February.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Wilmington, NC in February. Foreclosures as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 17.7 percentage points.
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New home sales rose from a year earlier in Wichita Falls, TX in February after sales decreased last month.
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New home sales remained level from a year ago in Wheeling, WV in January.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Wenatchee, WA in February.
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New home sales fell in Wausau, WI in February.
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New home sales climbed in January. Foreclosures as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 8.9 percentage points.
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New home sales fell in February. Real Estate Owned (REO) closings as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 4.4 percentage points.
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New home sales rose from a year earlier in Waco, TX in February after sales decreased last month. Mortgage amounts on new homes dropped 5.0%.
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New home sales climbed in February. Foreclosures as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 10.6 percentage points.
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New home sales fell in January. The percentage of new home closings belonging to attached homes dropped, falling 13.8 percentage points.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Vineland, NJ in February.
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Latest Figures Show New Home Sales Level from Last Year, Prices Drop in Victoria
New home sales remained level from a year ago in Victoria, TX in January.
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New home sales climbed in February. Foreclosures as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 17.5 percentage points.
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New home sales fell in February.
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New home sales rose from a year earlier in Utica, NY in January after sales decreased last month.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Tyler, TX in February.
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New home sales fell year-over-year in Tulsa, OK in January. Real Estate Owned (REO) closings as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 8.2 percentage points.
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New home sales fell in February. Foreclosures as a percentage of existing home closings dropped, falling 6.4 percentage points.
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New home sales fell in January.