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
Home Value Growth In Luxury Zip Codes Slowed In The Second Half Of 2015
Luxury home appreciation couldn’t keep up with entry-level or mid-market appreciation beyond June
Politics And Housing Affordability: Why Haven’t The Candidates Been Talking About It?
There is a disparity in average share of income spent on rent/mortgages between the first four states to vote and the last six
For Most, Buying A Home Pays Off After Just Two Years
However, places like Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles will take a little longer to reach the ‘Breakeven Horizon’
Affordable, Custom Homes For The Middle Class
The infill structure measures only 975-sf while still offering a contemporary design
January’s Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets
California dominates the list of hottest housing markets for January 2016
Leadership
Sound Advice for Leaders
Circumstances may change, but the basic tenets of leadership are timeless
Buying A First Home Is Becoming Harder Than Ever
First-time buyer incomes are higher than ever at $85,000
Homeownership Rates Could Finally Be On the Upswing
Small but visible increases show the market may have finally hit rock bottom
After Strong 2015, What Lies Ahead For Housing Market?
Despite a continued tight supply and tight credit, more growth is expected.
New Home Sales Improved In 2015 But Are Still Below Historical Numbers
In addition, sales of starter homes dropped in 2015