June 2019 Table of Contents

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To Bezos or Not To Bezos: That Is the Question For Home Builders BUILDER To Bezos or Not To Bezos: That Is the Question For Home Builders

Here are three timely nuggets of wisdom for new home construction leaders from the Amazon ceo's annual letter to shareholders. Read more

Up Front
Developers Get Creative to Solve Atlanta’s Land Crunch BUILDER Developers Get Creative to Solve Atlanta’s Land Crunch

The city is paving the way for residential development around Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Read more

Hy-Lite Adds Blinds Between Glass to New Fixed Windows BUILDER Hy-Lite Adds Blinds Between Glass to New Fixed Windows

Vari-Lite window owners can raise, lower, or tilt the incorporated blinds with side-mounted fingertip controls. Read more

55places.com Lists 2019’s Most Popular Active Adult Communities BUILDER 55places.com Lists 2019’s Most Popular Active Adult Communities

On Top of the World in Ocala, Fla. comes in first, followed by Latitude Margaritaville in Daytona Beach, Fla. Read more

FourPlans: Impressive Master Showers FourPlans: Impressive Master Showers

These spa-like bathrooms feel totally contemporary. Read more

A Selection of 2019's Newest Building Products BUILDER A Selection of 2019's Newest Building Products

New products and features from IKO, Legrand, and more. Read more

Five Reasons Why Your Website Doesn't Generate Leads BUILDER Five Reasons Why Your Website Doesn't Generate Leads

Marketing strategist and BUILDER blogger Donna Campanelli says there are many ways to improve lead generation. Read more

Here's 7 Builder Leadership Musts Of The Moment In a Mixed-Signal New-Home Market BUILDER Here's 7 Builder Leadership Musts Of The Moment In a Mixed-Signal New-Home Market

Focus on 'what you can control' rather than the distraction of 'external issues you can't influence." Read more

Are Alternative Lenders Worth the Risks? BUILDER Are Alternative Lenders Worth the Risks?

When your bank turns you down, an online business loan might make sense. Here’s what you need to know. Read more

Projects
Several Live Oaks Enhance a Modern Duplex Project in Austin, Texas BUILDER Several Live Oaks Enhance a Modern Duplex Project in Austin, Texas

The “treehouse units” were planned around the property’s established trees to preserve their beauty while also meeting local building regulations. Read more

Features
Local Leaders List Reveals the Top 50 Largest New-Home Markets BUILDER Local Leaders List Reveals the Top 50 Largest New-Home Markets

Despite a midyear slowdown, 2018 brought growth in closings for the largest new-home markets. Read more

The Battle of the Home Energy Sources: Gas vs. Electric BUILDER The Battle of the Home Energy Sources: Gas vs. Electric

When it comes to selecting home heating systems and appliances, there are new options on the market for both gas and electric models. Read more

Four Gas and Electric Appliance Options for New Homes BUILDER Four Gas and Electric Appliance Options for New Homes

New gas appliances from Bertazzoni and Rinnai, and electric from Fujitsu and Miele. Read more

How To Manage Excessive Stormwater on Building Sites BUILDER How To Manage Excessive Stormwater on Building Sites

In response to global weather changes and new regulations, some builders and developers are rethinking their approach to wet sites. Read more

NAHB Notes
U.S. Housing Finance System Needs Reform BUILDER U.S. Housing Finance System Needs Reform

The time has come for successful housing finance legislation, says NAHB's 2019 chairman. Read more

Industry Associations Team Up to Promote Trench Safety Event BUILDER Industry Associations Team Up to Promote Trench Safety Event

The 2019 Trench Safety Stand Down will focus on trench and excavation hazards and reinforce the importance of using protective systems. Read more

Housing Affordability Isn’t Just About Rates BUILDER Housing Affordability Isn’t Just About Rates

Other factors, like income and pricing, also impact activity, says NAHB's chief economist Robert Dietz. Read more

Last Detail
Project Gallery: Delaware Beach House Constructed with Side-by-Side Showers BUILDER Project Gallery: Delaware Beach House Constructed with Side-by-Side Showers

In order to enhance this coastal home's indoor-outdoor connection, the architect designed an outdoor shower adjacent to the interior shower. Read more

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