Builders mostly outpace their markets and publics prevail, but not everywhere. More
At Builder 100 conference, companies say they are already building smaller, efficient homes for a changing customer base. More
A brutal housing recession raises questions about standard operating procedures in the home building business. More
Locking in buyers and offloading carrying costs, lease-to-purchase programs help diffuse some builders' inventory loads. More
Struggling builders turn to remodeling and commercial work, some for the long haul. More
Mountains of unsold inventory spurred extravagant sales incentives. But customer relations and the perceived value of a house got lost in the shuffle. More