August 2020 Table of Contents

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The Big Builder's Dilemma: Buyer's Remorse Looms Large As New Bets On Land Go Down BUILDER The Big Builder's Dilemma: Buyer's Remorse Looms Large As New Bets On Land Go Down

Here's how buyer momentum works as a double-edged sword among home builders, and why they must pivot away from all-in focus on costs to become value-generators. Read more

Up Front
Gold Nugget Awards Go Virtual for 2020 BUILDER Gold Nugget Awards Go Virtual for 2020

From more than 550 entries, the judges selected grand and merit winners in categories including single-family, multifamily, and custom residential. Read more

NKBA: Interest Level in Skilled Trades Careers Strong Among Male and Female High School Students Remodeling NKBA: Interest Level in Skilled Trades Careers Strong Among Male and Female High School Students

One in five high-school-aged respondents to an NKBA study cited "learning a skill" and "good pay" as the top perceived benefit of entering a skilled trade career. Read more

Manufacturers Adapt Home Products in Response to COVID-19 BUILDER Manufacturers Adapt Home Products in Response to COVID-19

Eleven new and noteworthy offerings in touchless fixtures, air filtration, tech infrastructure, and more. Read more

Eight Steps to Digitally Transform Your Home Building Business BUILDER Eight Steps to Digitally Transform Your Home Building Business

Now is the time for builders to meet buyers where they’ve been for years: online. Read more

Reducing Drywall Callbacks BUILDER Reducing Drywall Callbacks

Most cosmetic drywall problems are caused by movement and, to some extent, are under a builder's control during the construction process. Read more

Website Design Trends You Must Be Aware of for 2020 and Beyond BUILDER Website Design Trends You Must Be Aware of for 2020 and Beyond

Here's how to stay on top of potential leads' search methods and priorities. Read more

Projects
Newport Beach Builder Reimagines Small Cottage into Two New Coastal Units BUILDER Newport Beach Builder Reimagines Small Cottage into Two New Coastal Units

Local real estate and development firm Sailhouse has designed two 'industrial beach' residences at 210 and 210.5 Orange Street. Read more

Features
As COVID-19 Continues, High-End Second-Home Sales Are on the Rise BUILDER As COVID-19 Continues, High-End Second-Home Sales Are on the Rise

Second and vacation home builders are seeing a surge in demand, though the impact varies widely by market. Read more

NAHB Notes
NAHB Agenda to Address Workforce Development, Housing Affordability, and More BUILDER NAHB Agenda to Address Workforce Development, Housing Affordability, and More

New NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke shares his vision for the association and industry. Read more

Millennial Generation Displaying Similar Home Behaviors as Their Parents BUILDER Millennial Generation Displaying Similar Home Behaviors as Their Parents

For millennials, everything old is new again in new housing markets. Read more

The Future of Underwriting the Economy BUILDER The Future of Underwriting the Economy

The Federal Reserve’s recent actions have benefited housing, but monetary policy challenges still loom. Read more

Last Detail
Award-Winning Custom Home Boasts Hidden Whiskey Room BUILDER Award-Winning Custom Home Boasts Hidden Whiskey Room

Glass Link by Scott | Edwards Architecture received a Gold Nugget grand for its innovative indoor-outdoor design. Read more

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