But company officers say results were "distorted" by charges and writedowns, as well as one fewer reporting week. More
Builders are cutting back everywhere, but they are finding creative ways to keep their design centers open. More
When asked if they felt centralized design centers would remain prevalent as builders return to core activities and business practices, results were pretty evenly mixed, with 42.5% of respondents saying yes, 45.0% saying no, and 12.5% remaining unsure. More
In this segment, expert panelists cover current sales and marketing challenges, business plan predictions for 2008, and long-term prospects for the industry. More
Every Tuesday afternoon, Renaissance Homes sales broker Leslee Lahey locks up the... More
In the age of personalization and customization, organizations selling to consumers must make themselves adaptable. More
When David Jenkins, owner of Suwanee, Ga.–based Winmark Homes, decided to add a... More
Two years ago, when Eric Elder, The Ryland Group's senior vice president of marketing and communications, first decided the Calabasas, Calif.–based home builder should to team up with Eric Mandil, president and principal of Mandil Inc., the plan was to use Mandil's fresh approach to color as a way to set Ryland Homes apart in the Denver market. More
Hardwood floors and countertops are among the most apparent product categories... More
Before buyers spend years in a home, they'll spend critical hours in a welcome... More
