Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity
Consider these solutions for reducing cycle time, hard costs, dry runs, rework, miscommunication, and overall inefficiencies on the jobsite
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?
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
Florida Community Aims To Be The Most Sustainable In The Country
Kitson & Partners has visions of its Florida development, Babcock Ranch, becoming the standard for ensuing ultra-sustainable communities across the United States
Rising Home Prices Don’t Increase Consumer Spending As Much As In The Past
In some aspects of the economy, the real estate bust has had the sustain of a high-quality guitar, as its effects are still being felt today
Is It Better For Retirees To Rent Or Buy?
The debate rages on between renting and buying, and this time it focuses on what’s best for those entering their golden years
Other Amenities Push Golf Courses Out Of Master Planned Communities
Golf courses are unable to compete with the wide appeal of intricate fitness centers and sports fields and complexes
Is The Labor Shortage Less Dire Than We Thought?
The labor shortage isn’t a myth, but it may no longer be as big a factor in low production levels as it once was
Cities Growing In Area Are Less Likely To Grow Significantly In Price
Building regulations and natural barriers like oceans and mountains are big reasons for affordability issues in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Boston
These Cities Offer The Best Chance For A Long Life
When it comes to long life, not all cities are created equal, as some seem to possess a fountain of youth not found in others
Tax Savings Associated With Homeownership Are Not What They Used To Be
Since 2008, the typical American homeowner has not benefited from the income tax savings associated with owning a home like they have in the past
Women And Minorities Missing Out On Homeownership And Big Tax Breaks
When controlling for age and income, women and minorities are still less likely than white men to have a mortgage, according to a Trulia analysis
