See Interior Designer Bobby Berk's Latest Collaboration With Tri Pointe Homes
In an exclusive video for Pro Builder, interior design expert and Emmy-winning TV host Bobby Berk introduces his latest designs for Tri Pointe Homes
2024 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form
Help us recognize the rising stars, innovators, and game-changers in the housing industry!
Housing Market Index Shows Builder Sentiment Continues to Rise
In March, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit its highest level since July 2023
Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories
NAHB Chairman's Message: 2023 was a challenging year for home building, but among the challenges, there were many victories as well
Builder Sentiment Rises for Third Consecutive Month
A combination of factors is buoying home builder confidence in February, with the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index at its highest level since last August
A Look at the Boom in Home Builder Stocks During 2023
In 2023, stocks for the 10 biggest U.S. home builders outperformed the S&P 500. What does that say about the housing market?
National Housing Quality Award
Mungo Homes: More Than a Family Business
Irmo, S.C.-based Mungo Homes scored a National Housing Quality award on its very first try, which almost never happens
Financials
KPIs Help Home Builders Obtain Financing
To obtain a loan, home builders should understand the key performance indicators that drive the decision
Supersize It
The sizes of newly constructed homes have grown significantly over the last 30 years. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of new homes with 2,400–2,999 square feet has grown 75 percent.
Market Downturn Deepens
In many ways, the current housing market slowdown is similar to what happened between 1990 and 1992, although that one had a national economic recession to deepen it. We've avoided that this time — so far.
Mod Moves Up
The Gulf Coast housing crisis created by Hurricane Katrina is churning up innovation on a broad scale, and the solutions taking shape in Louisiana and Mississippi may eventually land at your door, wherever you do business.
Mr. Optimism
Toll Brothers Chairman Bob Toll talks about the current housing envrionment and how he is positioning Toll Brothers for what he believes will be a re-ignition of the housing boom.
Remember the Basics
My partners and I are in a fascinating line of work. Every day we get to talk to interesting people from across the country about what's going on in our industry. Here're some things we've run across lately that may help you on the HR side.
Myths and Facts of Valuations
Second in a two-part series: In this article, the methodologies used in valuing companies are outlined, answering the recurrent question, "What is my company worth?"
The Lean-Building Machine
What began as a predicted 5 percent slowdown for 2006 has now passed 10 percent nationwide and may reach 15 percent, or more. Some of the nationals are really hurting, with one of the Top 10 builders reporting sales down 45 percent as of August. With a new article coming out nearly every day on the housing downturn, it seems unlikely that things will turn around soon.
High-Performance Education
With energy prices on the rise, buyers are increasingly attracted to the notion of high-performance homes. Find out what you need to know in order to connect to your customers' deep desire for energy efficiency.
