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Single-Family Built-For-Rent's Break-Out Moment Has Come
Toll invests $60 million to accelerate BB Living's growth into six new markets, as builder strategies adjust to a pivot in consumer housing preferences and needs. Read more
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Communities with Crystal Lagoon Amenities Show Increased Sales, Value
Epperson has experienced a 3.4x increase in sales velocity year over year, while Balmoral’s sales have grown 345%. Read more
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Get Projects Approved Without Wasting Time or Money
A Colorado-based design team offers a case study in how to effectively manage the zoning and approval process. Read more
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Embracing Conflict Leads to Success
The objections you hear from a prospect are actually a manifestation of the prospect's internal conflict. You can help them win that internal battle. Read more
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3M Introduces XL Notes to Post-it Extreme Series
New larger size offers more than three times the writable area of its predecessor. Read more
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Questar Returns to High-Rise Development at 414 Light Street
The fourth-generation builder-developer took cues from luxury hotels and resorts to create its first residential high-rise in 54 years, located at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Read more
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Samsung Debuts Redesigned Front- and Top-Load Laundry Series
New features include 30-minute Super Speed cycles and smart control functions. Read more
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Bigger Is Better for 2019's New Windows and Doors
Size and weather resistance rule the day in eight new offerings from Ply Gem, Marvin, ODL and more. Read more
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Zonda / Metrostudy Sees Much of the Same in Housing for 2019, 2020
The experts are predicting a recession, but not until 2021. Read more
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Six West Coast Wonders from the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards
The following single-family projects are a small sample of the award-winning residential projects recognized at this year's PCBC conference. Read more
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Pardee Homes' Award-Winning Beacon Plan Seamlessly Connects Interior and Exterior
The dual-courtyard, single-story plan was recognized as Home of the Year at the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards. Read more
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Shea Homes' Azure Plan Sprawls to Let The Sunshine In
The Residence 1 floor plan and model home have been named Best Single-Family, 3,500 to 4,500 square feet at the 2019 Gold Nuggets Awards. Read more
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De Young's Envision Knocks Down Barriers to Zero Energy Home Production
The zero-energy community has been recognized for Best Innovative Energy Design at the 2019 Gold Nugget Awards. Read more
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Modern, Newport Beach Home Balances Concrete, Wood, and Steel Elements
The Pescador Residence by Brandon Architects was praised at this year's Gold Nugget Awards for its thoughtful blend of materials. Read more
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Toll Brothers' Olgiata Model Merges Interior Rooms with Exterior Spaces
The grand, two-story plan uses stackable sliders and expansive windows to connect the interior to the wraparound outdoor living space. Read more
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Quadrant Homes Adds Contemporary Touches to Ray Meadows Community
Located outside of Seattle, the two-story homes' exteriors feature corrugated metal siding, manufactured stone, and stained siding. Read more
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How Home Builders Can Protect Their Properties from Termites
Warmer, wetter conditions across North America are providing an ideal environment for the wood-destroying insects. Read more
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Jobsite Recycling Has Many Challenges
Because it generally costs more to recycle construction waste than to take it to the dump, builders must decide if it's worth it. Read more
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'What Home Buyers Really Want' Survey Reveals Essential Home Features
The annual NAHB consumer survey says home buyers are most interested in laundry rooms. Read more
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Decline in Average Home Size Creates Several Unexpected Effects
A recent Home Innovation Research Labs survey finds the decrease in average new-home size is driven primarily by changing demographics. Read more
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NAHB Sees Continued Growth in the Country's Exurbs
New index offers regional tracking of residential construction conditions. Read more
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Project Gallery: Second-Story Courtyard Adds Zen to This California Home
California-based firm Crossman Architecture created "indoor-outdoor confusion" with a bamboo tree and punctured roof. Read more