January-February 2023 Table of Contents

Pulse
IBS 2023: Sessions to Add to Your Schedule BUILDER IBS 2023: Sessions to Add to Your Schedule

Our staff selected some education sessions that should be on your radar; plus, come visit us at the Zonda booth in the Central Hall. Read more

IBS 2023: Home Performance Features Buyers Want and Will Pay For BUILDER IBS 2023: Home Performance Features Buyers Want and Will Pay For

AR Homes CEO C.R. Herro gives a preview of his IBS session on top home performance, health, and smart-home priorities. Read more

Study: Vermont Ranks No. 1 in Inbound Migration for 2022 BUILDER Study: Vermont Ranks No. 1 in Inbound Migration for 2022

United Van Lines’ National Movers Study saw the highest percentage of inbound migration to Vermont at 77% and the highest percentage of outbound migration from New Jersey at 67%. Read more

Texas and Florida Again Top U-Haul Growth Index BUILDER Texas and Florida Again Top U-Haul Growth Index

Migration was robust into states in the Southeast and Southwest, while demand for equipment out of California and Illinois remained strong in 2022, according to U-Haul. Read more

Up Front
Forecast: The 10 Most Interesting Markets to Watch in 2023 BUILDER Forecast: The 10 Most Interesting Markets to Watch in 2023

Zonda has released its annual list of top housing markets for the new year, looking at variables such as rent vs. own math, number of new-home projects below $300,000, and long-term high-income job growth. Read more

9 Design Trends to Incorporate in 2023 New Builds BUILDER 9 Design Trends to Incorporate in 2023 New Builds

Take a peek at what experts say will be popular in new-home design this year. Read more

Water Shortages Open Spigot for Creative Design Opportunities BUILDER Water Shortages Open Spigot for Creative Design Opportunities

In drought-stricken areas, maintaining attractive exteriors is a unique challenge. Read more

'Uberization' of New-Home Sales Could Benefit Customers, Sales Teams, and Builders BUILDER 'Uberization' of New-Home Sales Could Benefit Customers, Sales Teams, and Builders

In his recent column, sales and marketing expert Kevin Oakley explains how 'uberization' of new homes is a win for all parties. Read more

Pickleball Courts Emerge as Newest Must-Have Neighborhood Amenity BUILDER Pickleball Courts Emerge as Newest Must-Have Neighborhood Amenity

The up-and-coming sport has attracted a following across the country, and builders and developers have taken note. Read more

4 Strategies for Weathering the 2023 Spring Selling Season BUILDER 4 Strategies for Weathering the 2023 Spring Selling Season

This year's spring selling season might not be the typical frenzy of activity, but here’s what industry pros say can help. Read more

6 Ways Builders Are Prepping for the New Year BUILDERS 6 Ways Builders Are Prepping for the New Year

Amid the many unknowns of the housing industry, these builders are simplifying strategies and revisiting some basics to ensure future success. Read more

Q+A: A Build-to-Rent Outlook with Quinn Residences CEO Richard Ross BUILDER Q+A: A Build-to-Rent Outlook with Quinn Residences CEO Richard Ross

Ross speaks on BTR threats, what amenities renters prefer, and where he thinks 2023 will take the industry. Read more

Projects
Liv-Connected’s Conexus Model Marries Design and Function with Rapid Installation BUILDER Liv-Connected’s Conexus Model Marries Design and Function with Rapid Installation

The emerging modular builder has designed a product that is attractive, affordable, and easily deployable. Read more

Features
Current Land Strategy: Proceed With Caution BUILDER Current Land Strategy: Proceed With Caution

Builders right now are more conservative and selective in regard to acquiring new land, yet remain committed to developing sites within existing pipelines to provide future supply. Read more

Builders Remain Conservatively Optimistic About 2023 Despite the Industry's 'Complicated Landscape' BUILDER Builders Remain Conservatively Optimistic About 2023 Despite the Industry's 'Complicated Landscape'

As high interest rates suffocate sales and operating costs stifle construction, single-family home builders enter the new year with confidence at historic lows, expenses at historic highs, and an abysmal national housing shortage expected to only deepen. Read more

Last Detail
Project Gallery: Illinois Home Features Delivery Vestibule to Conceal Packages BUILDER Project Gallery: Illinois Home Features Delivery Vestibule to Conceal Packages

Located outside of Chicago, this home by Morgante Wilson Architects includes a delivery door to manage package arrival. Read more

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