House Review: Luxury Homes
Increased emphasis on great kitchens and informal gathering areas define top-tier homes
Retirees See Themselves in the Best Home of Their Lives
Merrill Lynch/Age Wave study finds that as people enter their 50s and 60s, they have more freedom to choose where they want to live
Energy Consumption Declines Despite More & Larger Houses
Between 1980 and 2009 energy consumption per U.S. household declined despite the increased number of larger houses with more personal computers, large-screen TVs, and other electricity-consuming gadgets in the U.S.
Construction-Related Jobs Among Fastest Growing Industries
The housing market is continuing its trek toward recovery, and as a result, construction is up in the U.S.
Kitchens & Baths Going Strong
The kitchen’s power to sell homes and increase resale value lives on. And now, the bath is gaining steam.
House Review: Luxury Homes
Increased emphasis on great kitchens and informal gathering areas define top-tier homes
Kitchen + Bath Features to Make You Stand Out and Seal the Deal
Kitchens and baths sell homes, but zeroing in on which features make the difference will set you apart from the competition
Business Management
Additional Margin: Find It, in These 6 Buckets
2015 will be the Year of Building Dangerously, unless ... you find additional margin. Here’s where to look for it
New-Home Sales
Home Builders, Here's How to Craft a Precise Plan for Sales Success
Using a systematic formula, you can zero in on your target market and fine-tune your offerings
For Water Heaters, the Heat Is On
New energy-efficiency standards will make water heaters more expensive, bigger, and more complex to install. Here’s what you need to know