Your No. 1 enemy against thriving in 2015 is auto-pilot decision-making Read more
Tricon-Shea Trilogy Three-Peat for Phoenix Encore
Canadian firm makes another home building investment Read more
Production Home Builders Tap Into National Solar Program
For many home buyers, the cost of solar power is now on par with traditional sources of energy. Read more
Site Life
All in the Neighborhood
Shamea Dickinson greets sales leads as they are, her new neighbors. Read more
Top 4 Obstacles and Boosters for New-Home Construction
Housing starts rose by 6.3% in September, which places activity 17.8% above September of last year, according to the government report just released at 8:30. Chief economist Brad Hunter assures Metrostudy's predictions for housing starts remain unchanged. Read more
New Foundation System Could Revolutionize Basement Construction
A new game-changing system, recently recognized for its energy-efficient composite approach to basement construction, soon could change how American builders construct foundations. Read more
FourPlans: Bringing Together Hot Design Trends
These four homes display 2014's must-have amenities, including indoor/outdoor connections, exceptional kitchens, and smart storage. Read more
Hunting the Market
Inching Back to Normal
Housing starts in 2015 will rise modestly, which is better than what the past year offered Read more
Looking Ahead: IBS/KBIS 2015 Preview
The countdown to January's International Builders' Show and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show is on. Here are five hot products that will make their debut in Las Vegas. Read more
Infill
An Infill Project Fills a Special Niche
Stacked flats hit a sweet spot in Chicago's River North Read more
New Orleans Development Raises the Bar on Aging in Place
A new kind of independent living facility gives low-income seniors a place to call home. Read more
Energy Efficiency
A Barnyard Retreat With Eco-Smarts
The best views from this rural Virginia guesthouse face due west, but a stunning sunscreen saves the day, and geothermal heating reduces energy use. Read more
Smart Land Use
Open Minded
Summer Hill, a master-planned community near Boston, is a win for wetlands and open space Read more
On the Boards
Victory at Verrado Puts Wellness First
The newest phase of a Phoenix-area master planned community wants to redefine aging in place. Read more
Sustainability
Water-Wise Landscaping For All Regions
In the coming year and beyond, smart water use will be a growing concern Read more
The Second Coming of M&A King Kahn
A look at how home building's top dealmaker once again moved to the center of the M&A universe. Read more
Bozzuto Goes Deep for an Edge, and a Hedge
The Bozzuto Group enters markets at all points of housing from affordable to market-rate houses and apartments, Read more
Universal Hero
Mary Jo Peterson helps craft flexible, functional, multiuse spaces that are accessible to all. Read more
Metrostudy Forecast
2015’s New Geography of the Housing Recovery
In Metrostudy’s projections for 2015, it’s clear that builders need more lots, which means they’ll need to expand their land positions beyond A and B locations Read more
BUILDER
Building Supply Chain Reawakens
During the Great Recession, millions of workers lost their livelihoods and as much as 60 percent of capacity shut down. In 2014, plants rebooted, companies rehired, and the supply chain that wasn't suddenly is again. Read more
In January, Las Vegas will host five industry trade shows during the second annual Design and Construction Week Read more
Home Innovation Research Labs
Green Home Marketing: Just Do It
You might say you don’t care about green for your business, but you can’t afford to ignore it Read more
Crowe’s Economy
Recovery Continues
Unlike in the past, housing isn’t leading this economic recovery as potential home buyers are slow to return to the market Read more