The $418 million deal changes longstanding rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders.
HVAC
5 Findings About Heat Pumps
Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity
Building Materials
Building Materials Prices Saw Increases in February
Prices for gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and steel-mill products all rose during February, according to Producer Price Index data, while softwood lumber prices declined
Financing
As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance
A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates
Construction
See how putting HVAC ducts inside conditioned space in a home benefits both the builder and the homeowner
Q+A
Q+A With Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston: Grit Leads to Greatness
The co-authors of Grit Leads to Greatness: An Epic Quest Built to Change the World are getting an enthusiastic response to their book and are finding its message resonates deeply with students, school administrators, and parents alike
Mechanical + Electrical
Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It
Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: A powerful tool that saves lives from opioid overdoses on construction sites; housing affordability index data for Q3 2023
Like any construction tool, proper and safe ladder and pump jack use requires dedicated training and constant respect
BotBuilt's secret sauce isn't that it uses off-site construction methods but that it's using software to create flexibility in manufacturing, making industrialized construction efficiencies accessible to every builder
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Business
Consider these tips and techniques to attract and retain more women in your home building company and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce
Delaware-based Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year, brings a refreshing approach to delivering homes and measuring success with an overriding mission of happiness
NAHB Chairman's Message: In a challenging business environment for home builders, and with higher housing costs for families, the National Association of Home Builders is working to help home builders better meet the nation's housing needs
Sure there are challenges, but overall, Pro Builder's annual Housing Forecast Survey finds home builders are optimistic about the coming year
Design
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
BALA Best in American Living Awards
4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
From former schools to warehouses, these adaptive reuse projects—winners in the 2023 Best in American Living Awards—succeed in creating new housing and revitalizing their neighborhoods
Design
Kid-Friendly Home Design Four Ways
Do your ‘family’ homes really deliver great design for parents and their children? Here are four clever home design ideas that consider kids and adults alike
Single-family rentals are popular. Take a look at these detached-home design ideas for the single-family build-to-rent market, one of the fastest-growing segments of single-family construction
Including a farm in your master plan isn’t just trendy, it also gives back
A handful of homes at Pro Builder’s Show Village at IBS 2024 offer a path forward for providing high-quality, lower-cost housing nationwide
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Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing
Products
The New American Home
Explore the Building Products That Make This Year's New American Home Another Standout
The latest building products come together in The New American Home 2024 show house, offering luxury, energy efficiency, and solid performance to inspire any project
International Builders' Show
DCW 2024 Wows With Events, Exhibits & More
Design & Construction Week (DCW) at IBS 2024 will offer more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space featuring the latest, most innovative products for the housing industry
Products
Building Products for Cold Climates and Cold-Weather Construction
A range of building products and materials suited to cold-weather construction
Housing Giants
The 2024 Housing Giants Survey Is Now Open!
Complete the 2024 Housing Giants Survey to see if your company makes the cut in Pro Builder's rankings of the largest home building companies in the country
Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List
Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants rankings list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. These are the top 240 home builders in the nation, ranked by revenue
Holding Back the Headwinds
Stormy market conditions strained the nation’s largest home builders in 2022, and they’re bracing for more uncertainty
Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site
With a manufacturing mindset and the will to change, designing for factory-built housing production can yield significant savings in time and trouble for home builders
Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2023 Housing Giants List
Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants rankings list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. These are the top 240 home builders in the nation, ranked by revenue
Holding Back the Headwinds
Stormy market conditions strained the nation’s largest home builders in 2022, and they’re bracing for more uncertainty
Housing, Industrialized: Designing for Off-Site
With a manufacturing mindset and the will to change, designing for factory-built housing production can yield significant savings in time and trouble for home builders