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
Finding The Right Home Is Weighing on Americans’ Minds
More Americans worry about not finding a home for sale that they like than being unable to obtain a mortgage or that home values will continue to rise out of their price range
Heading Into Retirement? Avoid These States
Due to high costs of living and high taxes, these states are typically not the best choices for retirees
Five Counties Where The Most Jobs Are Being Added
“The Next Silicon Valley” and wealthy suburbs of Nashville are among the counties that added the most jobs between 2014 and 2015
Three-Quarters Of Homeowners Over 55 Believe They Will Be Financially Comfortable In Retirement
Another 40 percent of 55-plus homeowners said they would like to move at least one more time
Net-Zero On A Larger Scale
A neighborhood in Fontana, Calif. is one of the largest experiments in the country to see if net-zero is ready for wider use
New Homes for 'Renters by Choice'
Single-family rentals present a big opportunity for builders and developers looking for a new niche
Staking a Claim
In a time of consolidation, there are still regional builders that prevail in their markets
Which Foreign Country’s Residents Are Hunting For Homes In The U.S. The Most?
While Canada still leads the way, the United Kingdom has closed the gap
Four Hidden Things To Consider In The Rent Versus Buy Debate
Not everything in the rent versus buy debate can be easily accounted for in dollars and cents