June 2017

Q+A

Foremost's Steve Cameron on tapping the net worth of the 55-plus demographic

The developer of Terramor, the newest master planned community in the Inland Empire, elaborates on the underserved active adult market and on California's arduous entitlement wringer.

Outdoor pool at resort club within Terramor, a master planned community in California

Quality Matters

Getting Deck Ledgers Right

It’s a seemingly simple detail, but mistakes made when building deck ledgers can cause multiple headaches

Detail showing how to build deck ledgers correctly

BALA Best in American Living Awards

Seven Trends From The Best In American Living Awards

Enormous kitchen islands, lavish outdoor rooms, and blended architectural styles are three major design trends in housing this year

BALA winning home mingles modern and Craftsman elements on its exterior

Labor + Trade Relations

Immigration and the Leadership Gap—the Readers Speak

Reader response on the labor shortage, immigrant workers, and the need for action comes flowing in. Here’s a sampling

immigration reform-leadership gap-image Pro Builder article

Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings

Bath Faucets | Pfister

Pfister‘s Tisbury line of classical bath faucets, fixtures, and accessories is defined by its mix of long, drawn-out curves and tightly...

Builders

Local Leverage: Regionals That Rule

In a time of consolidation and increasingly discerning buyers, these five regional builders continue to prevail in their markets

Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings

Pullout Faucet | Moen

Clean lines, soft curves, and smooth cylindrical shapes make the Method pullout kitchen faucet from Moen a good fit for contemporary...

Building Materials

The Impact Of The New Canadian Lumber Duties

NAHB vice president Paul Emrath says that a 19.88 percent duty would lead to $498.3 million in lost wages and salaries for U.S. workers

Plumbing Fixtures + Fittings

Bath Faucets | American Standard

Colony Pro bath faucets from American Standard have durable metal faucet bodies, flexible stainless steel braided hoses, and ceramic disc...

HVAC

HVAC Water Heater Systems Are A Winning Combination

Research shows that using condensing water heaters or boilers with hydronic air handling units can provide both space- and water-heating efficiencies of 90 percent or higher

What Impact Will Hurricane Helene Have on the Housing Market?

These States Have Seen the Greatest Decrease in Home Affordability

Homeowners Remain Locked in Place