BUILDER
Let’s Do Something Different
What comes of initially differing perspectives about what will and won't work are moments that bring together all of the stakeholders in the home building ecosystem. And, it frequently starts with somebody saying, "No, let's do something different." Read more
BUILDER
Builders Buoyed by Strong Spring, Ramp Up Community Counts
If spring selling season is a barometer of housing recovery, this year's take looks promising. The strength of recent existing and new-home sales—as well as continued job growth—could make 2015 the best year for housing since the recession. Read more
Builder
From Move-Ups to Empty Nests: 10 Plans that Make the Change
Unlike the traditional move-up layout with living spaces downstairs and bedrooms upstairs, these layouts work brilliantly for more than one phase of life. Read more
As hurricane season heats up, product guru Lauren Hunter offers up these five products to help protect your homes from the ravages of extreme weather. Read more
Builder
Meritage Beats on EPS, but Analysts Disappointed
Rains in Texas and Colorado Hinder 2Q as energy prices weigh on analysts minds going forward. BUILDER's Les Shaver reports. Read more
Agriculture-based communities cater to consumers interested in local food and a healthy lifestyle. Here, BUILDER profiles six developments on the cutting edge of this "growing" trend. Read more
Builder
Mitchell Reboots Historymaker
As competitors and the economy challenged the long-time Texas builder, its president has by launching a new brand and upgrading the company's systems and processes. BUILDER's Les Shaver reports. Read more
Builder
Big Bet: @home Builders Goes All In
David Riedman knew that revamping his company’s products would be risky, but with great risk comes big rewards. Read more
As the homeownership rate creeps lower, a number of builders--including Toll, Lennar and Ryland--are testing out and in some cases diving head-first into the rental market. Here, Sharon O'Malley takes a comprehensive look at the emerging hybrid business model. Read more
From snowbird condos on the beach to sprawling lakeside getaways, the vacation home market is hot and getting hotter. Here, we highlight five winners of this year's Gold Nugget Awards that showcase the best of the best vacation home designs. Read more
BUILDER
Be Prepared: Fighting for Your Right to Insurance
Builders and subcontractors need to plan for unforeseen circumstances, so it's very concerning when insurers attempt to evade coverage for items builders typically expect to be included in their policy. The NAHB is on the case. Read more
BUILDER
Material World: The Hottest Trends From the 2015 Builder Practices Survey
Home Innovation’s latest Annual Builder Practices Survey reveals the latest trends in the kinds of flooring, appliances, countertops, and garage doors builders are using, as well as the rising popularity of whole-house mechanical ventilation. Read more
BUILDER
The Symbiosis Between Existing and New Home Sales
The new-home sales market is greatly dependent on the existing-home sales market, but the modest recovery has slowed existing homeowners' normal turnover, writes NAHB economist David Crowe. Read more