As bankruptcies mount, so do the repercussions. Read more
On a Budget
Architects Design Affordable Metal Shades
An architecture firm uses galvanized steel for inexpensive sunshades. Read more
Waiting is a hard thing to do. Leonardo da Vinci said, “I'm extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.” Considering the factors that have home builders as a group in waiting-for-the-bus mode, they're really not sure of whether they're going to get their way in the end. Part of the reason for the state of limbo is the disorderly exodus of investor buyers from what had been a handful of sizzling markets. Read more
Government regulations
Conforming Loan Limits Raised
The industry is hopeful that raising the conforming loan limit will move the market. Read more
Banks can turn from friend to foe when they come after a home builder’s assets. Read more
The Business of Sales
Builder Salesforces Need Overhaul, Listen More
Builder sales teams need a makeover, and it starts with listening more. Read more
