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Why Are Chicago Home Sales Dropping?
After a record year in Chicago, why the dip? A local real estate pro offers some explanation.
How the Right Products and Manufacturer Partnerships Can Help Solve Labor Shortage Issues
There are 17% fewer people now working in construction than at the market peak, with some states seeing declines of 20% or more
Three Ways to Help Your Clients Reduce Energy Costs in the New Year
Insulating sealants, tankless water heaters, smart thermostats, and other innovative products can lower heating and cooling bills
Timber Framing
Notes From the Field: Five Common Framing Errors and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes in framing lead to structural and serviceability issues. Here are the most common errors, and how to eliminate them
Inventory Watch: In California and Nationwide, Hard to Get Started
Markets with the largest decrease in entry-level home affordability underscore hurdles for first-time buyers
Continuous Insulation Sheathing Simplifies Energy Code Compliance
Typical wall assemblies offer numerous pathways for heat to exit through exterior walls. Heat lost through wall surface thermal bridging can add…
Looking at the future with Charter Homes & Neighborhoods
The Lancaster, Pa.-based home builder talks design trends and creating new neighborhoods in the dynamic Pittsburgh market
Cooking with Induction
Induction cooktops, which use electromagnetic energy to create heat in the metal of a pot, can boil water within 90 seconds without pre-heating