Hovnanian Enterprises' Successor Candidate Profile
Invest In The Other Side of the Desk
Few people join the ranks of management prepared for the totality of the task because few companies in our industry invest the time and resources necessary to grow their next generation of managers and leaders.
Business Management
Diversify Your Investments
Builders who put many of their investment eggs into the housing basket might suffer significant (and disproportionately large) losses when, and if, the housing markets turn down
How to Hire
Wrong hires cost you at least two times the salary. You'd never skip due diligence on a piece of land or an acquisition, so why trust only your instinct on an investment as costly as people?
Being Selfish, With the Best Intentions
In the residential construction industry, multiple players want to provide quality education opportunities.
New Laws Take Aim at Lawsuits
The tendency to litigate against builders, developers and trade contractors for even minor repairs has risen to such a level that state legislatures have been taking action.
Asking the Right Questions
So, what are the right questions, and how do you ask them? There are no hard and fast rules, but help is available in getting started, including books of questions that can be used verbatim or adapted to your needs.
Ryland Pays Big for Bad Land
Ryland Homes is offering to buy back homes for the original selling price from residents of its Lexington Manner subdivision in Butler Country, Ohio, after hazardous lead levels were discovered in yards earlier this year.
Government + Policy
California SB800 General Summary
A complete list of highlights of California Senate Bill 800
The Interview Process
When choosing who to interview, remember to compare their qualifications and characteristics with what you're looking for - not just with each other.