March 2019 Table of Contents

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What's Holding Back 55+ New Home Buyers in Today's Marketplace? BUILDER What's Holding Back 55+ New Home Buyers in Today's Marketplace?

The dream, the motivators, and the means create an entirely different journey map for Boomers, but cost factors loom large. Read more

Up Front
Builder 100 Spotlight: McGuyer Homebuilders Still Racking Up Big Numbers BUILDER Builder 100 Spotlight: McGuyer Homebuilders Still Racking Up Big Numbers

One of the BUILDER 100's top firms adds to its success by staying nimble. Read more

Don’t Let Ego Marketing Get in the Way of Your Success BUILDER Don’t Let Ego Marketing Get in the Way of Your Success

Think that photo of your firm's owner on your website is a great way to engage customers? Maybe not, says BUILDER blogger Jason Polka. Read more

Denver’s Land Scarcity Leads Builders Closer to the Airport  BUILDER Denver’s Land Scarcity Leads Builders Closer to the Airport

A new Denver-area community could have ramifications for builders across the country. Read more

Amazon Teams Up with Chamberlain Group to Offer In-Garage Delivery BUILDER Amazon Teams Up with Chamberlain Group to Offer In-Garage Delivery

The new Key for Garage program gives Prime members the option of in-garage package delivery through the myQ-connected garage door opener. Read more

FourPlans: In-Law Suites and Apartments BUILDER FourPlans: In-Law Suites and Apartments

These multigenerational homes work for a variety of living situations. Read more

Projects
Texas Home Offers Efficiency, Accessibility, and Healthy Air BUILDER Texas Home Offers Efficiency, Accessibility, and Healthy Air

An Austin designer turns her new home into a case study in good health through good design. Read more

Features
Are Golf Communities a Thing of the Past? BUILDER Are Golf Communities a Thing of the Past?

While some developers and builders continue to tout golf community developments, others are repurposing abandoned courses. Read more

Down Payment Myths Hamper Young Buyers BUILDER Down Payment Myths Hamper Young Buyers

Financing misconceptions discourage many would-be first-time buyers. Make sure your customers know the real deal. Read more

NAHB Notes
NAHB Aims to Tackle Top Housing Concerns in the Coming Year BUILDER NAHB Aims to Tackle Top Housing Concerns in the Coming Year

The association's new chairman has a packed agenda with affordability, regulations, and the labor shortage at top of mind. Read more

Five Challenges Builders Face in Meeting Current Energy Codes BUILDER Five Challenges Builders Face in Meeting Current Energy Codes

In a recent survey, 85% of builders admitted to facing difficulties when trying to meet energy codes. Read more

National Housing Policy Has Failed to Support New-Home Construction BUILDER National Housing Policy Has Failed to Support New-Home Construction

Accessory dwelling units may represent a missing piece of the puzzle, says NAHB economist. Read more

Last Detail
Project Gallery: Light-Filled Entryway Hints at Lake Views BUILDER Project Gallery: Light-Filled Entryway Hints at Lake Views

A renovated rancher near Seattle is filled with natural light. Read more

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