BUILDER
Shortage or Cost Issue?
In dealing with labor capacity shortages, Steve Hilton's question is 'what are we going to do about it?' Read more
BUILDER
Increased Lot Deliveries Hasn't Decreased Demand
Lot deliveries have increased 20% year-over-year, but some builders are still moving carefully. In this month's Demand Index, Metrostudy regional directors break down how high lot demand scores reflect a positive or negative climate, depending on the market. Read more
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Bring Global Influences Home with New Tile Introductions
European and Asian designs bring an international flair to interiors and exteriors Read more
BUILDER
Small Laneway Houses Provide a Big Idea for Density
So-called granny flats are catching on in cities with high housing costs. Read more
Builder
Small and Sculptural in the Hamptons
Subtle shifts in structural geometry maximize natural light, sweeping views, and perception of space to make for an open, beach-side retreat with a 600-square-foot footprint. Read more
BUILDER
Architect-Designed Tiny Home Offers Downsized Living in a Refined Package
A new line of Prairie-style cottages boasts full-size appliances, a bathtub, and a washer and dryer. Read more
BUILDER
Brookfield Downsizes Its Denver Offerings
New line of "Tealight" homes caters to buyers looking looking for smaller-sized, affordable dwellings as they make the leap from renting to homeownership. Read more
Builder
Weekley Turns to Peterson as it Continues its Expansion to Minneapolis
As the private builder continues its quest to be a $5 billion company, it moves further north. BUILDER's Les Shaver talks to David Weekley about the addition of Peterson, the company's expansion plans, and its intention to remain private. Read more
Builder
Brandywine Homes More Than Holds Its Own in Orange County
The family-operated, private company touts its smaller, nimble status as a competitive advantage against larger regional and public companies in Orange County, Calif. Read more
BUILDER
Network Effect: The Next Generation of Master-Planned Communities
Post-recession home buyers value digital connectivity, but they are equally interested in more literal connections—with community, between home and work, across generations, and with the natural environment. Developers and builders attuned to this shift are responding with communities that represent a significant step in the evolution of the species. Read more
BUILDER
Board Stiff: How Local Groups, Zoning Rules Suppress the Recovery
If neighborhood opposition and time-consuming processes were the only problems, it would be one thing. But once projects get approved, there's a litany of issues from local and national codes to impact fees that add tremendous costs. It's enough to make even the most passionate builders re-examine their career path. Read more
BUILDER
A Long Haul: Road to Recovery Blocked by Overregulation
As residential construction inches toward recovery, there are still roadblocks to overcome—most notably, overregulation of the industry. Here, NAHB Chairman Tom Woods takes a look at the biggest regulatory hurdles standing in our way. Read more
BUILDER
4 Types of Buyers Motivated by More Than Just Price
Many builders believe that home buyer motivations are solely about the sales price. That might be the case, unless you’re selling to the following home buying segments. Read more
BUILDER
Fair Trades: Subcontractor Metrics, and Classification
The lines are blurred when it comes to subcontractors, the largest component of NAHB membership, as the government grapples with how to classify them, says NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. Read more