February 2020 Table of Contents

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The 2010s Versus The 2020s: What's Kept Housing Back Could Set It Free In The Decade Ahead BUILDER The 2010s Versus The 2020s: What's Kept Housing Back Could Set It Free In The Decade Ahead

Check out NAHB Chief Economist Rob Dietz's data take-aways of the past 10 years, and what they mean on the threshold of home building's next economic era. Read more

Up Front
Appraising Appraisers and the Appraisal Process BUILDER Appraising Appraisers and the Appraisal Process

The role of the impartial arbiter is under siege, which could be good or bad. Read more

The Law and Emerging Technology BUILDER The Law and Emerging Technology

Why developers should be careful about using untested technology in buildings. Read more

Are Married Millennials More Likely To Be Homeowners? BUILDER Are Married Millennials More Likely To Be Homeowners?

Meyers Research collected data on top U.S. metros to look for commonalities in millennial homeownership. Read more

New Modern House Plans Under 2,000 Sq. Ft. New Modern House Plans Under 2,000 Sq. Ft.

Check out these stylish small home designs. Read more

Eleven New Products for Spring Deck and Railing Projects BUILDER Eleven New Products for Spring Deck and Railing Projects

Explore new options from DalTile, MoistureShield, Burger & Cie, and more. Read more

Six Industry Trends That Will Shape 2020 and the New Decade BUILDER Six Industry Trends That Will Shape 2020 and the New Decade

Builders, remodelers, manufacturers, and market watchers share their predictions for home building in the near future. Read more

Moody Nolan’s Legacy House Provides New Prototype of Affordable Home Design BUILDER Moody Nolan’s Legacy House Provides New Prototype of Affordable Home Design

The Columbus, Ohio–based firm designed and built a contemporary, 750-square-foot home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Read more

How to Make Sure Your Marketing Strategy Gets Off on the Right Foot in 2020 BUILDER How to Make Sure Your Marketing Strategy Gets Off on the Right Foot in 2020

Continuity and consistency is king, says BUILDER blogger Donna Campanelli. Read more

Construction Delays Benefit Ultimate Idea House’s Overall Design BUILDER Construction Delays Benefit Ultimate Idea House’s Overall Design

Record amounts of rain in Little Rock, Ark., impacted the construction for the Ultimate Idea House, but the project team used the time to its advantage. Read more

Selling the Dream With Solar Power and Solar Storage BUILDER Selling the Dream With Solar Power and Solar Storage

BUILDER blogger Aaron Nitzkin on the opportunities in solar energy storage as California's 2020 mandate approaches. Read more

Features
How Rent Control Policies Could Impact the Single-Family Market BUILDER How Rent Control Policies Could Impact the Single-Family Market

Often thought of in relation to multifamily, rent control holds potential to affect single-family rentals, too. Read more

Multifamily Sector Battles Against Rising Rent Control Movement BUILDER Multifamily Sector Battles Against Rising Rent Control Movement

Here’s why it matters for housing across the board. Read more

NAHB Notes
Incoming NAHB Chairman Dean Mon Sets Goals for 2020 BUILDER Incoming NAHB Chairman Dean Mon Sets Goals for 2020

Housing affordability is the highest priority, and the organization will work with the Trump administration and Congress to overcome regulatory hurdles. Read more

Consumer Study Reveals Trends About Where Homeowners Store Their Stuff BUILDER Consumer Study Reveals Trends About Where Homeowners Store Their Stuff

The year-over-year change for storage solutions shows that homeowners are trying to get the most out of their existing space. Read more

Why Single-Family Builders Are Dipping Into the Rental Market BUILDER Why Single-Family Builders Are Dipping Into the Rental Market

Growing demand in the single-family built-for-rent sector has builders starting to look at how to serve that market. Read more

Last Detail
Project Gallery: Dual-Sided Fireplace Adds Warmth and Light to This Master BUILDER Project Gallery: Dual-Sided Fireplace Adds Warmth and Light to This Master

The see-through unit can be utilized on both sides, allowing homeowners to access the outdoor area year-round. Read more

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