While going public can generate cash for growth, it's unknown how long the 'window... More
A conversation with former HUD secretary Henry Cisneros about the oncoming housing crisis for America's aging population, and the opportunities for builders, developers, and architects. More
Analysis finds the looming threat of hurricanes isn’t enough to trigger tougher rules governing inspections and contractor licensing. More
Despite what he called only a "modest selling season," PulteGroup CEO Richard Dugas told analysts Thursday during a conference call that he was "encouraged" by the company's positive performance progression during its 1Q2011. Gross margins, excluding charges and interest expense, improved, putting Pulte, which has struggled to gain efficiencies of scale since its merger with Centex, further down the path to profitability. In fact, Dugas estimated the company's balance sheet would have only one more quarter full of licks to take before being profitable in the back half of 2011. More
This January, Builder magazine presents a pair of very different show homes that exemplify energy and resource efficiency. More
Former principals of SunCal, the large-scale private developer whose More
Interesting trim gives a home personality, and today's material options include many more choices than wood. More
Should you stick with the old or go with the (relatively) new? More
Multifamily apartment owners and developers weigh placemaking and economies of scale against the increasingly complex operations and vocal opposition to the creation of megacommunities. More