Affordability
Design Within Reach—Exploring Attainable Housing Options
Is it possible to build homes that both look good and are priced right for middle-income and first-time buyers? These builders crack the code on attainable homes
House Review
Housing Designs for Boomers
In 2019, the youngest Baby Boomers will turn 55, while the oldest will be 73. No wonder builders and developers are rapidly opening 55-plus communities to capture the interest of this vast market segment
Off-Site Construction
On-Site vs. Off-Site Part 2: a Deeper Dive
Closer analysis of total cost leads to the ultimate concept of “total value” in home building
Signing Up Students for the Trades
If local associations across the country follow the Texas Association of Builders' lead, it could make a huge difference to the future of the skilled trades
Let’s Get Small
Building smaller, taller homes on smaller lots can’t be the only solution to midde-class attainability
Sales Lead Tracking
If You Want More Sales ... Prospect Like a Boss
Prospecting for sales leads is hard work. That’s why most salespeople don’t follow up with leads that have been sitting around too long. But if you do the prospecting your competitors don’t, you can reap the sales they won’t
Quality Matters
Reducing Hot Water Wait Time
Homeowners routinely complain about how long it takes for hot water to reach the tap, but the solution is easier than you think
NAHB
Current Codes Make New Homes More Resilient
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing | There's a need for updating older housing stock to ensure resiliency, but more stringent building codes are not the answer