Using Higharc, Buffington Homes cut time to market and added $10M in revenue
See how Buffington Homes got a jumpstart on the fiscal year despite blueprint challenges that posed potential delays
How Epcon Communities fast-tracked new plan development with Higharc
How a national builder leveraged Higharc to upgrade its plan library and improve the buyer experience simultaneously.
How Short-Term Rentals Are Creating an Entirely New Buyer Profile
Short-term VRBO vacation rentals are helping homeowners relieve financial burdens imposed by skyrocketing borrowing costs and rampant inflation
Updating Existing House Plans—When to Retool and When to Replace
Changing old house plans to suit a new consumer base is easier said than done, but these tips from Housing Design Matters can help builders and remodelers determine just how extensive those updates should be
Are Million-Dollar Homes Shrinking?
As home prices soar to new highs across the U.S., buyers are competing for more expensive homes with smaller footprints
The Barnaby: The America at Home Study Concept Home
Join us on Thursday, June 30, 2022 for the first America at Home Study Concept Home and a Pro Builder Show Village 2022 immersive experience. Register now!
House Review
Home Designs That Meet the Narrow-Lot Challenge
Designing for narrow lots can be tricky. These four solutions show how to achieve an appealing mix of privacy, low-maintenance features, and great indoor/outdoor living spaces
House Review
Design Solutions for Drop Zones
While guests usually enter via a more formal front entrance, the real action in most homes occurs where the family enters, and that's where drop zones come into play
Infill Housing
Design Solutions for Overlooked or Challenging Infill Housing Sites
This selection of infill designs ranges in scale from multistory luxury to a small-town duplex. Take a look
House Review
Home Designs That Keep Things Interesting With Multiple Elevation Options
Four examples that show how home designers can bring richness and variety to repeated house plans
House Review
One Plan, Multiple Elevations: The Delray
For these homes, the plan’s massing allows for a variety of authentic styles, and all elevations emphasize the front porch
House Review
One Plan, Multiple Elevations: Catie
This home, designed for a lakefront community, overcomes several challenges, arriving at a solution that offers plenty of glass on the lakefront plus distinct character on the street elevation
House Review
One Plan, Multiple Elevations: Wuthridge Residences Plan E
Working with a narrow footprint, a rear-entry garage creates more opportunities for different front façade designs
House Review
One Plan, Multiple Elevations: The Villas at Seven Desert Mountain, Plan 2Y
A luxury golf community with a contemporary desert architecture theme targets active adults. Unique elevations for each home result in a neighborhood that feels more custom than tract
House Plans
On the Boards: Date Palm, Home Design With a Clever 3-Car Garage
This garage configuration may be just the thing to make your homes stand out from the competition
Infill Housing
On the Boards: The Oak Street, Infill Home
This single-family home for an infill site offers an open-plan design solution in a modern farmhouse style
