What Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really
There are a range of ideas out there for addressing the housing affordability crisis. And while offering more housing choices is great, which of those are truly solutions to affordability?
Happiness and 'The Bear'
Can happiness be the core strategy of a home building business? It can ... and it probably should be
Young, Old, and Gold
The September/October issue of Pro Builder magazine is my favorite among the “kids” we’ve delivered so far this year
All Homes Start Here: Register for IBS
NAHB Chairman's Message: Showcasing the best in residential construction, the 2024 International Builders' Show will offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, network, and socialize in Vegas in February
So You Want to Be a Disrupter in Housing?
What does it mean—and look like—to be a true disrupter shaking up an industry stuck in its ways and resistant to change?
The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) hampers the return on investment for builders and homebuyers
Measuring Hurricane Force
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is the standard for measuring property damage caused by storms like Hurricane Florence, which is currently…
Redfin CEO Weighs in on Aftermath of '08 Crisis
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman cites eight ways in which the U.S. economy has changed in the decade after the financial meltdown, including widening…
Differences of Opinion
During a recent radio show appearance, John Burns, CEO of the eponymous real estate consultancy,…
Rebuilding Fannie, Freddie
Government-backed lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee nearly half of all current, outstanding mortgage debt in the nation.
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Local News' 'Spine-Tingling Banger' Gives an Encore
As part of CityLab's “Public Access" series on local videos that capture place…
Chuck Shinn's Lasting Industry Influence
Although Chuck Shinn is retiring, his influence on thousands of home building professionals continues
Innovation
The Next Great Thing in Home Building? ... or Not
Over the last 20 years, companies have popped up promising to revolutionize home building, but their visions remain elusive
Safety and Ethics of Smart Home Technology
An increase in calls linked to domestic abuse via smart home technology highlights the need for consumer and manufacturer awareness
National Flood Insurance Program Extended by House
This week, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) extension was authorized for another four months by the U.S. House of Representatives.…
Many Americans at Risk of Flooding Are Underinsured, Unaware
Peak hurricane season is coming to the states bordering the Atlantic Ocean, and many homeowners remain underinsured, according to federal data and…