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
At Tax Time, A Few Thoughts
Tax changes over the years have rendered the mortgage interest tax deduction nearly useless
Is the MPC Dead, or Being Reborn?
Reports of the demise of the master planned community may be greatly exaggerated
Professional Builder’s 2016 Housing Giants Rankings
The top three largest builders in the country retained their spots with D.R. Horton taking the number one position for the fourth year in a row
Home Building Leads Construction Spending In March
The 0.3 percent gain in March, combined with February’s 1 percent gain, has construction spending as high as it has been in years
Gentrification Driving Up Home Values Among Top Zip Codes For Price Appreciation
Although rare, rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods share the common theme of having experienced large home value appreciation rates over the past decade
These Are The Top Cities For First-Time Homebuyers
Thanks to favorable median home prices, affordability, inventory, and cash buyer competition, cities like Indianapolis and Birmingham may be just what first-time buyers are looking for
Why Builders Need to Embrace the Home Technology Trend
Smart home features don’t have to be on the cutting edge, but they should anticipate the road ahead
Americans Have A Renewed Interest In Home Renovation
Home renovation is expected to reach $325 billion by early 2017, marking the highest level in 10 years
Suburbs Are Becoming The New Cities
With the hopes of luring young, college-educated employees, and the employers who hire them, away from big cities, suburbs are undergoing development projects meant to mimic the urban aesthetic and lifestyle many young professionals seek