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Standard Pacific buys California parcel from Arbor Homes
In the fourth quarter of 2011, Arbor Homes closed the sale of a 50-lot parcel to Standard Pacific Homes.
Jeld-Wen Authentic Recipe Pantry Door
Jeld-Wen's new Authentic Recipe Pantry door adds style to one of the most frequently used doors in the home.
Integrity Wood-Ultrex Windows
Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors has expanded its Wood-Ultrex window line with special sizes.
Hurd H3 double hung window
Hurd Windows and Doors' new H3 double hung window is a mid-priced model that includes several innovative features, including a concealed wood jambliner.
Durarail Heritage Top Rail
The Heritage Top Rail from Durarail is a one-piece top rail that provides the classic look of wrought iron railings with the low maintenance of aluminum.
Getting it right: Right-sizing house plans
Professional Builder’s House Review design team presents five plans that trim the fat and focus on traffic flow, flexibility, and efficiency.
Financing remains key obstacle for home builders, according to survey
The majority of builders have faced some type of builder or buyer financing breakdown during the past year, according to a survey of Professional Builder readers.
MBK?s Tim Kane on diversifying and adapting
During the housing downturn, Tim Kane, longtime president of MBK Homes, scaled back his operations to match demand and searched out new opportunities for his company. Where once MBK was purely a single-family detached builder, Kane has broadened the firm’s offering to everything from live/work units to rehabbing distressed REO properties. Our discussion with Kane also touches upon the importance of differentiating product offerings versus the market and the advantages of being owned by Mitsui, a large Japanese multinational.
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Next-Gen Universal Design for the Kitchen and Bath
To answer the demand for universal design, manufacturers continue to develop products for the home that help make the user’s experience safer and more comfortable
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Techniques: 12 Action Steps
Generating new-home sales revenue and reducing unnecessary costs isn't t all that complicated — when you have a clear, concise action plan. Here are 12 action steps to boost your business
